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Entry Information
ExhibitorMinistry of Clouds
Show2023
Class10
Entry Number10#4
BrandMinistry of Clouds
Wine NamePicpoul
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameRichard Leask
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Grapefruit pith and pear skin, river stones and wax, a hint of wet wool. Rounded, fleshy palate, composed phenolics. Poise. Gris in sheep's clothing
Judge 2Apple and pear notes, bit of whipped honey and grapefruit skin. A nice interplay between white stone fruit and a staunch minerality. Texture builds interest and depth and acid sits at a point that feels fresh but not pushed. A sophisticated, complex wine.
Judge 3Pale straw green. Restrained white fruit. M acidity with lovely soft fruit intensity. Very even across the palate, soft yet cleansing finish
Associate JudgeSome nice fruit characters but is a bit restrained. Pal is flat and lacks flow.
Varietal: Picpoul, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Cabernet Sauvignon, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Rocky
Elevation189 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1725 Vines / Ha
Planted2018
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable Certificate: SWA
Crop Yeild7.10 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date20 / Mar / 2023
Rainfall810 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date15 / Aug / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced315
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteBernice Ong/Julian Forwood/Chris Parsons