Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Ferngrove Wines
Show	2025
Class	34
Entry Number	34#16
Brand	Estate Reserve
Wine Name	Malbec
Vintage	2023
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	85
Judge 1	A bit dense and unexpressive; forward and thick on the tongue. Lacks tension.
Judge 2	Mineral black pepper. Red currant. High fruit tones supported with tannin. Simple medium weight. Texture and alcohol.
Judge 3	blue fruits, spice, herbal hints. great weight and ample structure. alcohol sweetness.
Associate Judge	Dark chocolate, sweet black cherries, gateau, speak to the nose and palate. The wine is opulent, giving a mouthful of powdery cocao-like tannins, and generous oak tannin. Fruit on the riper end of the spectrum. Warm.

Varietal: Malbec, GI: Frankland River, 95%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Shiraz, GI: Frankland River, 4%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, GI: Frankland River, 1%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	1600
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Craig Grafton