Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Whistling Kite Vineyard
Show	2019
Class	36
Entry Number	36#4
Brand	Whistling Kite Vineyard
Wine Name	Whistling Kite Classic Petit Manseng
Vintage	NV
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	online

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Overall Score	91
Judge 1	Tawny brown, candied citrus and orange rind nose, touch woody on nose, smooth caramel palate with brandy snap notes and clean finish
Judge 2	salted caramel ( hints of VA?), great wood chip tone, theres depth on the palate with a well layered sweetness (baked pears, apple crumble, honey suckle) and without being too sticky
Judge 3	Mahogany, amber. Quite viscous. Pistachio, cheese rind and fruit cake. Some higher alcohol lift. Caramel and butterscotch with luscious fruit and alcohol warmth. Very sweet and luscious.
Associate Judge	evident nail polish character with signs of VA on the nose -unfortunately-, easy to drink on the palate.

Varietal: Gros Manseng (previously known as Petit Manseng), GI: Riverland, 100%
Clone	8309, Roostock: 101-14, 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	30 / Mar / 2017
Rainfall	0 (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	14 / Feb / 2018
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	26
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Eric Semmler