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Entry Information
ExhibitorGolden Grove Estate
Show2024
Class33
Entry Number33#4
BrandGolden Grove Estate
Wine NameMalbec
Vintage2022
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameSam & Jason Costanzo
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Slightly sour orange. Edge of volatility and a hint of bitter note.
Judge 2Nose is dulled. Pal sees some fruit sweetness and an okay structure, just lacking intensity and depth.
Judge 3Firm, glass staining colour and intense nose with violets. Juicy and supple with nicely integrated tannins that blackberry and cherry fruit hangs off.
Associate Judgedark rich fruit, sweet spice, richness translates to palate. structure does appear to hold with firm ripe tannins. lacking some fruit complexity, all dark and spice.
Varietal: Malbec, GI: Granite Belt, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeGranite,Loam,Sand
Elevation800 Metres above sea level
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced60
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteRay Costanzo