Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Hugh Hamilton Wines
Show	2024
Class	20A
Entry Number	20A#35
Brand	Hugh Hamilton Wines
Wine Name	The Mongrel
Vintage	2023
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Overall Score	95
Judge 1	Lacks definition. A bit dry red.
Judge 2	Medium to dark ruby in color, this wine smells of cherry and strawberry fruit tinged with earth. In the mouth, juicy cherry and berry notes are wrapped in a muscular fist of tannins that put the squeeze on the palate. Excellent acidity keeps things fresh and bright, with notes of oak and herbs lingering in the finish.
Judge 3	Stereotypical blood and bone, dried nori. Slight sweet sour tones with lovely maraschino cherry fruit sweetness
Associate Judge	strawberry, red cherry tart, med intensity, sweet dense red fruit palate of medium length. simpler nose but enjoyable

Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Clay
Elevation	80 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	2500 Vines / Ha
Planted	1998
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	3.30 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	08 / Mar / 2023

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Old Wood 30%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	28 / Oct / 2023
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	800
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Nic Bourke