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Exhibitor d'Arenberg
Show 2014
Class 24
Entry Number 24#8
Brand d'Arenberg
Wine Name The Cenosilicaphobic Cat
Vintage 2009
Origin Regional Blend
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award Bronze
Judge 1 Dark mature looking ruby. just a hint of rubber and brooding cherry compote but with vibrant cherry fruit and a big charge of stalky tannins. long gripping tannic finish with lots of bright cherry. should age well
Judge 2 dark colour forward-some aging? earthy briary notes, zesty, tangy acidity, full-bodied,
Judge 3 Slight developed, brambly, choc cherry-ripe. Tannins too firm for fruit weight. Finishes a little hard.
Associate Judge leather tobacco spice nose, sweet fruit on palate, older? big super drying tannin.
Varietal: Sagrantino, GI: McLaren Vale, 90%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type Clay,Loam
Elevation 120 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 3 Vines / Ha
Planted 2005
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Conventional Certificate: 0
Crop Yeild 4.20 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 24 / Feb / 2009
Rainfall 572 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Varietal: Cinsaut, GI: McLaren Vale, 10%
Clone Nuriootpa, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type Loam,Sand
Elevation 120 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 3 Vines / Ha
Planted 1958
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Conventional Certificate: 0
Crop Yeild 3.50 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 23 / Apr / 2009
Rainfall 572 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
Ferment Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation Old Barrel 100%
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 325
Force Class False