Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Whistling Kite Vineyard
Show	2015
Class	10
Entry Number	10#1
Brand	Whistling Kite Vineyard
Wine Name	Whistling Kite Biodynamic Petit Manseng
Vintage	2014
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	online

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Overall Score	91
Judge 1	Light citrus nut nose with hint of homey. Honey and nut, marzipan, palate, hint of caramel. Medium weight some complexity.
Judge 2	Varietal nose, palate quite balanced with pleasing phenolics
Judge 3	Some development, honeysuckle. Nice depth on the palate. Shows some oxidative notes.
Associate Judge	grannie smith round finish

Varietal: Gros Manseng (previously known as Petit Manseng), GI: Riverland, 100%
Clone	8309, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Sand,Loam
Elevation	10 Metres above sea level
Planted	2004
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Biodynamic Certificate: ACO 5313BD
Crop Yeild	12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	05 / Mar / 2014
Rainfall	0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	None 100%
Bottling Date	18 / Aug / 2014
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	71
Force Class	False