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Entry Information
ExhibitorFerngrove Wines
Show2013
Class24
Entry Number24#16
BrandFerngrove Vineyards Estate
Wine NameKing Malbec
Vintage2010
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilitycellar door
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1A big wine with no depth of flavor or complexity. Lacking body and length, and vibrancy
Judge 2Quite subdued aromatics....palate quite compact, savoury and fine....acidity quite high
Judge 3bacon, metallic, earthy, dry palate, smokey, bretty palate
Varietal: Malbec, GI: Frankland River, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Gravel,Sand
Elevation250 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1000 Vines / Ha
Planted1998
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date01 / Apr / 2013
Rainfall580 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
Maturationnew and old 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced450
Force ClassFalse