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ExhibitorWhistling Kite Vineyard
Show2018
Class36
Entry Number36#1
BrandWhistling Kite Vineyard
Wine NameWhistling Kite Classic Petit Manseng
VintageNV
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilityonline
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
Judge 1lovely lifted aromatics, lovely length. Outstanding
Judge 2Deeper bronze olive green edge, muscat character, richness, toasty oak, mid-palate tannins, good sweetness
Judge 3golden toasted, aged honey, good volume on the palate, short, would like to have a little bit more aid and less heat
Associate JudgeRaisons, dried fruit, toffee, waxy, rich with lovely viscosity
Varietal: Gros Manseng (previously known as Petit Manseng), GI: Riverland, 100%
Clone8309, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Loam
Elevation10 Metres above sea level
Planted2004
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: ACO 5313BD
Crop Yeild12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date30 / Mar / 2017
Rainfall0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date14 / Feb / 2018
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced26
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteEric Semmler