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Entry Information
ExhibitorMercer Wines
Show2024
Class25A
Entry Number25A#19
BrandMercer Wines
Wine NameMontepulciano
Vintage2023
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Bit flat. Slight mouldy? Lacks freshness
Judge 2lovely ripe fruit - blue/red. gd savoury aspect also. weighty middle - slurpy is held in check with frame of firm tannin
Judge 3Blackberries, perfumed, floral, a beautiful richness on the nose. Nice fleshiness on the palate that is complimented by a bright acid and tight tannins backbone.
Associate Judgecooked red fruit, dry spice and sweet cherry on the palate, harsh dry tannin
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Central Ranges, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 70%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 30%
Cases Produced1070
Force ClassFalse