Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Hertank Pty Ltd
Show	2023
Class	11
Entry Number	11#3
Brand	Hackersley Estate
Wine Name	Merlot
Vintage	2020
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Jim Campbell-Clause
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1	very piney oak, hard to see any fruit, burnt sage, slatey character, a bit sweet and sour on the fruit and the oak is very dominating both flavour and tannin
Judge 2	Rwph ea va painty short
Judge 3	Gumby notes of smoked red berries, tangy off centred fruits
Associate Judge	Leathery, slight grunge, micro? Palate is pinched, lacking length of flavour.
Associate Judge	dark ruby, charcuterie, orange peel, cardamon pot, red berry weight, a bit bunchy, subtle but balanced spice

Varietal: Merlot, GI: Geographe, 100%
Clone	D3V14, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam
Elevation	44 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1852 Vines / Ha
Planted	1997
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	6.00 Tonnes / Ha

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Old Wood 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	01 / May / 2021
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	80
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Kim Horton