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Entry Information
ExhibitorWhistling Kite Vineyard
Show2013
Class28
Entry Number28#9
BrandWhistling Kite Vineyard
Wine NameWhistling Kite Byodynamic Montepulciano
Vintage2012
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
TrophiesBEST RED ITALIAN WINE
BEST ORGANIC WINE
Judge 1Bright dark fruits, some underlying espresso-like oak...quite sweetly fruited on the palate. Great purity and flow....very drinkiable
Judge 2sl oxidised and dried out
Judge 3sweet coconut oak, lots of lift via alcohol. Big wine, concentrated. Lacks freshness and balance.
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Riverland, 100%
CloneSAVII 01, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Sand
Elevation10 Metres above sea level
Planted2008
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: ACO 5313BD
Crop Yeild12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date04 / Apr / 2012
Rainfall0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationOld Barrel 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced65
Force ClassFalse