Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Bellwether
Show	2025
Class	26B
Entry Number	26B#14
Brand	Bellwether
Wine Name	Ant series Montepulciano
Vintage	2022
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Phil Brown
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	84
Judge 1	Fragrant eucalyptus and smoky gaminess which dominates the palate. Leather and cured meat notes right to the finish,
Judge 2	Deep maroon. Nose is rather peculiar - almost chutney-ish with some almost indian spice, like black cardamom pod or a bit of cedar. Palate is not as big as the others. Sour black fruits, finishing a bit short.
Judge 3	Clove oak, menthol, a little smoky leather bottle development, palate soft and juicy, savoury style.
Associate Judge	rose petals, dark plum. cola spice. palate has over under fruit quality. red confection edge to fruit

Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Padthaway, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	15 / Feb / 2022
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	135
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Sue Bell