Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Whistling Kite Vineyard
Show	2017
Class	29
Entry Number	29#13
Brand	Whistling Kite Vineyard
Wine Name	Whistling Kite Biodynamic Montepulciano
Vintage	2015
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	online

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	82
Judge 1	broad, tough, syrupy, lacks balance
Judge 2	Lacking some fruit expression on the nose; savoury characters overbearing. Better balance on the palate
Judge 3	dried ripe fruit, VA
Associate Judge	purple / dark fruits, spice - clove, allspice, cedar / rich dark fruits, monumental tannin - mouth coating, acid bright

Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Riverland, 100%
Clone	SAVII 01, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Sand,Loam
Elevation	10 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1200 Vines / Ha
Planted	2008
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Biodynamic Certificate: ACO 5313BD
Crop Yeild	12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	31 / Mar / 2015
Rainfall	225 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Old Wood 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	11 / Dec / 2015
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	67
Force Class	False