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ExhibitorWhistling Kite Vineyard
Show2016
Class1A
Entry Number1A#6
BrandWhistling Kite Biodynamic Wines
Wine NameWhistling Kite Biodynmaic Viognier
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityOnline
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1fragrant, solids complexity, disjointed, tad hot
Judge 2Hot, compressed, sweet.
Judge 3fwd golden colour lacks freshness plain hard alcohol glow
Associate JudgeDeeper col. Thiols, A tad warm on the nose, Apricot. Fuller palate with a bit of crunch on the spine. Palate is not too bad but oily. Phenolic.
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Riverland, 100%
CloneMontpellier 1968, Roostock: 140 Ruggeri, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Loam
Elevation15 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1200 Vines / Ha
Planted1998
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: ACO 5313BD
Crop Yeild20.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date14 / Feb / 2016
Rainfall275 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date13 / Sep / 2016
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced55
Force ClassFalse