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Entry Information
ExhibitorMazza Wines
Show2020
ClassWA16B
Entry NumberWA16B#9
BrandMazza
Wine NameTinta Cao
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityDirect
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1mod poor, wishy washy, high pH , lacks charm
Judge 2Pruney medjool date nose, lacks primary freshness. Palate is tannic and full, the oak present also. There is an attractive mariposa plum character wedged into the middle of this wine that endures through the finish. Some white pepper.
Judge 3red currants, some savouy lift, slight dried out by oak. hollow finish
Associate Judgeshowing some ageing notes in the colour and also in the aromas like raisins. tannins still quite present. just misses a bit of life but overall a good wine.
Associate JudgeSubtle savoury developed notes. Vanilla oak. Pleasnant soft palate, delicate, mature tannins. Nice wine but lost primary fruit.
Varietal: Tinta Cão, GI: Geographe, 100%
CloneE7V15, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeLoam
Elevation220 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1600 Vines / Ha
Planted2002
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild8.00 Tonnes / Ha
Rainfall800 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced60
Force ClassFalse