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Entry Information
ExhibitorPepper Tree Wines Pty Ltd
Show2024
Class33
Entry Number33#23
BrandPepper Tree
Wine NamePepper Tree ALT Series Malbec
Vintage2023
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1A hint of menthol. Nice balance, though lacking in complexity. Short.
Judge 2Muted nose, some berry fruit. Pretty and delicate acid line, but is lacking fruit to carry it through.
Judge 3Earthy spice, black fruit, plusher and more powdery, blue fruit, a little generic, especially on a slightly hard finish.
Associate Judgemuted red fruit. med minus int. med length, touch of tartness on the palate.
Varietal: Malbec, GI: Wrattonbully, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeGravel,Limestone/Calcareous,Rocky,Schist,Shale,Shallow
Elevation70 Metres above sea level
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date16 / Sep / 2024
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced380
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteNick Kruger