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	Mineral black pepper. Red currant. High fruit tones supported with tannin. Simple medium weight. Texture and alcohol.
Judge 2	blue fruits, spice, herbal hints. great weight and ample structure. alcohol sweetness.
Judge 3	A bit dense and unexpressive; forward and thick on the tongue. Lacks tension.
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