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ExhibitorWhistling Kite Vineyard
Show2016
Class28
Entry Number28#1
BrandWhistling Kite Vineyard
Wine NameWhistling Kite Biodynamic Montepulciano
Vintage2014
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilityonline
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Nice dark fruit. Good savoury structure. Acid is a little overt which doesn't sit well with the tannins but otherwise a very nice wine.
Judge 2lifted, black fruit, intense, structured, good length and balance
Judge 3riper fruits, charred vegetables. spicy, and all upfront.
Associate JudgeDense black berry fruits. Good depth of flav. On palate. Fruit sweetness. Ripe tannins.
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Riverland, 100%
CloneSAVII 01, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Loam
Elevation10 Metres above sea level
Planted2008
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: ACO 5313BD
Crop Yeild12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date07 / Apr / 2014
Rainfall0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentWood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date22 / Dec / 2014
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced70
Force ClassFalse