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Entry Information
ExhibitorMinistry of Clouds
Show2024
Class10
Entry Number10#2
BrandMinistry of Clouds
Wine NamePicpoul
Vintage2024
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameRichard Leask
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Reduced and a little sweaty. Fabulous textural integrity. Varietal question.
Judge 2Pale gold in color, this wine smells of wet chalkboard and lemon cucumber. In the mouth, stony faintly saline flavor of lemon cucumber and green apple mix with a touch of white flowers and celery. Very good acidity.
Judge 3Talc and sea spray, salted lemon. Off dry, apple acid, peasant
Associate Judgefresh lemoney zest, saline, stone, white flowers. driving acid, simple nose and palate.
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 Yeild10.43 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date04 / Mar / 2024
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 80%
FermentOld Wood 20%
MaturationStainless Steel 80%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 20%
Bottling Date28 / Aug / 2024
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced331
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteBernice Ong/Julian Forwood/Glenn Barry/Lorenzo Alvino