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Entry Information
ExhibitorChalk Hill
Show2024
Class25A
Entry Number25A#7
BrandChalk Hill
Wine NameSmall Batch Release Montepulciano
Vintage2023
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
Judge 1Some tobacco and leafy spice. Dark cherry and Slightly smoky. Big robust tannin but good grainy. Still has acid crunch and a succulent core
Judge 2lovely dense intense blue fruit. big tannin extraction. monster
Judge 3Bit closed off, some forest floor, mix berries. Has chewy tannins while still having some nice freshness and lift.
Associate Judgeraspberry jam on the nose, dried red fruit, some spice and well integrated tannin
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: McLaren Vale, 94%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Varietal: Shiraz, GI: McLaren Vale, 6%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date19 / Dec / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced580
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteRenae Hirsch