Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Ministry of Clouds
Show	2025
Class	10
Entry Number	10#5
Brand	Ministry of Clouds
Wine Name	Picpoul
Vintage	2025
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Richard Leask
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Overall Score	93
Judge 1	saline, lemon skin. muted characteristics on the nose. pleasant texture with but lean fruit concetration
Judge 2	green florals, pretty, bath salts, springy. varietal and clean. zippy and zesty. high acid, fine texture, good concentration. lacks a little complexity and interest on the finish.
Judge 3	straw col, ripe pear, some florals, pithy, textured, firm acidity and good length
Associate Judge	herbaceous, citrus, high acidity, hit of phenolic on back palate but not too much

Varietal: Picpoul, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Cabernet Sauvignon, 100%
Soil Type	Loam,Rocky
Elevation	189 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1725 Vines / Ha
Planted	2018
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable Certificate: SWA
Crop Yeild	7.63 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	20 / Feb / 2025

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 80%
Ferment	Old Wood 20%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 80%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 20%
Bottling Date	15 / Aug / 2025
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	335
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Bernice Ong/Julian Forwood/Lorenzo Alvino