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ExhibitorWhistling Kite Vineyard
Show2017
Class29
Entry Number29#13
BrandWhistling Kite Vineyard
Wine NameWhistling Kite Biodynamic Montepulciano
Vintage2015
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilityonline
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1broad, tough, syrupy, lacks balance
Judge 2Lacking some fruit expression on the nose; savoury characters overbearing. Better balance on the palate
Judge 3dried ripe fruit, VA
Associate Judgepurple / dark fruits, spice - clove, allspice, cedar / rich dark fruits, monumental tannin - mouth coating, acid bright
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Riverland, 100%
CloneSAVII 01, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Loam
Elevation10 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1200 Vines / Ha
Planted2008
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: ACO 5313BD
Crop Yeild12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date31 / Mar / 2015
Rainfall225 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date11 / Dec / 2015
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced67
Force ClassFalse