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ExhibitorWhistling Kite Vineyard
Show2017
Class1A
Entry Number1A#7
BrandWhistling Kite Biodynamic Wines
Wine NameWhistling Kite Biodynmaic Viognier
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityOnline
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
TrophyTony Mangan Memorial Award for Best Organic Wine
Judge 1lifted aromatic, white blossom, sl green apple note palate quite alcoholic with some prominent, textural phenolics
Judge 2Slightly subdued aromatics more stone fruit in spectrum. Little bit broad to finish.
Judge 3Med straw, citrus, ripe honeydew, good flavour intensity on the palate, good acid finish with varietal apricot, texture ok, sugar helps
Associate JudgeHeld up by sugar, lacking aromatics
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 Yeild18.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date03 / Mar / 2017
Rainfall275 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date15 / Aug / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced52
Force ClassFalse