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ExhibitorWhistling Kite Vineyard
Show2019
Class29
Entry Number29#29
BrandWhistling Kite Vineyard
Wine NameWhistling Kite Biodynamic Montepulciano
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameTony Barich
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilityonline
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Mid red, meaty and savoury, dusty and planky oak drying the palate`
Judge 2attractive nose, complex, dried strawberries, very refreshing red fruit and yet with good volume and powerful tannins.
Judge 3Bright dark red. Integrated Toasty oak, complex red fruit. Voluptuous, but dynamic dark fruit with fine savoury tannins
Associate Judgespirit, nice elegance, vibrant with some standing tannins. A bit too warm on the finish.
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Riverland, 100%
CloneSAVII 01, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Loam
Elevation10 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1200 Vines / Ha
Planted2008
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: ACO 5313BD
Crop Yeild12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date12 / Apr / 2017
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date11 / Dec / 2015
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced67
Force ClassFalse