Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Whistling Kite Vineyard
Show	2019
Class	29
Entry Number	29#29
Brand	Whistling Kite Vineyard
Wine Name	Whistling Kite Biodynamic Montepulciano
Vintage	2017
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Tony Barich
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	online

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	82
Judge 1	Mid red, meaty and savoury, dusty and planky oak drying the palate`
Judge 2	attractive nose, complex, dried strawberries, very refreshing red fruit and yet with good volume and powerful tannins.
Judge 3	Bright dark red. Integrated Toasty oak, complex red fruit. Voluptuous, but dynamic dark fruit with fine savoury tannins
Associate Judge	spirit, nice elegance, vibrant with some standing tannins. A bit too warm on the finish.

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	12 / Apr / 2017

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