Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Hungerford Hill
Show	2025
Class	34
Entry Number	34#8
Brand	Hungerford Hill
Wine Name	Malbec
Vintage	2024
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	84
Judge 1	Confected violet smell; forward, fruit is OK but 1D and lacks tension.
Judge 2	Extracted dark fruits. peppercorn. Riper firm tannin (velvet). Richness and tannin. fruit length. a little over extracted for gold.
Judge 3	menthol/herbal notes. good structure. slightly green
Associate Judge	Lighter framed aromatics. Pressed out fruit, lacking definition. Oak finish.

Varietal: Malbec, GI: Hilltops, 100%
Clone	80 MAT 3, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Granite
Elevation	540 Metres above sea level
Planted	2016
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	18 / Sep / 2025
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	360
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Bryan Currie