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Entry Information
Exhibitorbakkheia
Show2020
ClassWA14
Entry NumberWA14#10
Brandbakkheia
Wine NameThe Matelot
Vintage2019
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameMichael Edwards
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityPrivate wine list
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1nice col, little subdued . palate touch paddy with a lack of accutity of structure and verve and general goodlooks .... aldehyde
Judge 2pink/sezchuan peppercorn, red fruit clarity and a gravelly tannin drive over the palate and into the finish. Engaging. Really elegant.
Judge 3nice blue fruits, hollow palate, hint of thiol decent drink, just a little unresolved and plucky.
Associate Judgegood wild berry spectrum to it...good structure. good tannins. good fruit.
Associate JudgeDeep colour. Spice and currants. Rich and generous, spicy oak with loads of red juicy currants. Lovely.
Varietal: Malbec, GI: Geographe, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam,Granite,Quartz
Elevation220 Metres above sea level
Growing MethodSustainable
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced60
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteMichael Edwards