Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Iron Cloud Wines
Show	2017
Class	R6
Entry Number	R6#5
Brand	Iron Cloud Wines
Wine Name	Alliance Cabernet Malbec
Vintage	2014
Origin	Multi-regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Judge 1	Blueberry currant and a bit peanutty (bird peck?) but has interest. A definite volatile acidity clipping at the back, and gets quite dry. But solid and with some complexity. Lacks a brightness. But good things, the fruit is intense.
Judge 2	Lifted spiritous nose, very hot palate, unbalanced with fruit, jammy flavours, briar length.
Judge 3	great classic style. huge complex and old worldly, ebt finish, well done
Associate Judge	Earthy yet medicinal. Brett activity. Palate had metallic saltiness

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, GI: Geographe, 85%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam,Granite
Elevation	250 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	11 Vines / Ha
Planted	1999
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Malbec, GI: Geographe, 15%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	95
Force Class	False