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	straw col, ripe pear, some florals, pithy, textured, firm acidity and good length
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	saline, lemon skin. muted characteristics on the nose. pleasant texture with but lean fruit concetration
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