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Entry Information
ExhibitorPenley
Show2024
Class34
Entry Number34#11
BrandPenley
Wine NameFrancis
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameHans Loder
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Green resin, alpine herb character. Translates to palate hiding fruit.
Judge 2Red fruit, slightly confected palate but feeling bright. Leaf and spice elements are gentle. Fresh, even feel.
Judge 3looks a little overripe and desiccated but same time a little awkward on the palate
Associate JudgeSpearmint choc. Bright red fruits and medium body. Too bad about the mint. Simple profile.
Varietal: Cabernet Franc, GI: Coonawarra, 100%
CloneC7V15, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeLimestone/Calcareous,Loam
Planting Density1966 Vines / Ha
Planted1990
IrrigationOverhead Sprinkler
Growing MethodSustainable Certificate: SWA
Crop Yeild4.25 Tonnes / Ha
Rainfall679 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced750
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteKate Goodman & Lauren Hansen