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ExhibitorWhistling Kite Vineyard
Show2022
Class34
Entry Number34#17
BrandWhistling Kite Biodynamic Wines
Wine NamePetit Verdot
Vintage2019
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameTony Barich
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilityonline
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
Judge 1alc extract, bit tired, fresh green elements, varietal palate
Judge 22019 Petit Verdot; Dark red colour, a little brick. Lovely brambly edge over red & black fruits. Palate quite structured, juicy acid against sweet fruits and gravelly tannins.
Judge 3chewy, layered tannin, fragrant, fine grain
Associate JudgeBlackberry, pine tree palate. Finish and tannins slightly hard
Varietal: Petit Verdot, GI: Riverland, 100%
CloneG7V1, Roostock: 140 Ruggeri, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Sand
Elevation10 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1200 Vines / Ha
Planted1997
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: ACO 5313BD
Crop Yeild12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date07 / Mar / 2019
Rainfall225 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date25 / Oct / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced60
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteEric Semmler