Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Whistling Kite Vineyard
Show	2016
Class	28
Entry Number	28#1
Brand	Whistling Kite Vineyard
Wine Name	Whistling Kite Biodynamic Montepulciano
Vintage	2014
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	online

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Judge 1	Nice dark fruit. Good savoury structure. Acid is a little overt which doesn't sit well with the tannins but otherwise a very nice wine.
Judge 2	lifted, black fruit, intense, structured, good length and balance
Judge 3	riper fruits, charred vegetables. spicy, and all upfront.
Associate Judge	Dense black berry fruits. Good depth of flav. On palate. Fruit sweetness. Ripe tannins.

Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Riverland, 100%
Clone	SAVII 01, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Sand,Loam
Elevation	10 Metres above sea level
Planted	2008
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Biodynamic Certificate: ACO 5313BD
Crop Yeild	12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	07 / Apr / 2014
Rainfall	0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Wood 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	22 / Dec / 2014
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	70
Force Class	False