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Entry Information
ExhibitorWhistling Kite Vineyard
Show2015
Class10
Entry Number10#1
BrandWhistling Kite Vineyard
Wine NameWhistling Kite Biodynamic Petit Manseng
Vintage2014
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilityonline
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Light citrus nut nose with hint of homey. Honey and nut, marzipan, palate, hint of caramel. Medium weight some complexity.
Judge 2Varietal nose, palate quite balanced with pleasing phenolics
Judge 3Some development, honeysuckle. Nice depth on the palate. Shows some oxidative notes.
Associate Judgegrannie smith round finish
Varietal: Gros Manseng (previously known as Petit Manseng), GI: Riverland, 100%
Clone8309, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Loam
Elevation10 Metres above sea level
Planted2004
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: ACO 5313BD
Crop Yeild12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date05 / Mar / 2014
Rainfall0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationNone 100%
Bottling Date18 / Aug / 2014
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced71
Force ClassFalse