Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Chalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show	2014
Class	23
Entry Number	23#11
Brand	Arturo
Wine Name	Malbec
Vintage	2012
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Blackhearts & Sparrows, Nth Fitzroy Vic

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Overall Score	91
Judge 1	meaty, bbq. juicy purple/red fruits on palate. texture really appealing, vibrant and fresh with black olive tannins
Judge 2	Smokey oak, rich fruit, big style, nutmeg,savoury
Judge 3	Smokey, struck match, pinching sulphides
Associate Judge	charry cola, red cherry vanilla nose, swet fruit, backed up by nice tannin, not overly complex

Varietal: Malbec, GI: Heathcote, 100%
Clone	105 MAT 6, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 14%
Clone	82 MAT 4, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 50%
Clone	80 MAT 3, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 10%
Clone	104 MAT 5, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 26%
Soil Type	Clay,Deep,Loam,Rocky
Elevation	170 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	4545 Vines / Ha
Planted	2008
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional Certificate: 0
Crop Yeild	6.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	25 / Feb / 2012
Rainfall	565 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Old Barrel 75%
Maturation	New Barrel 25%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	220
Force Class	False