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ExhibitorWhistling Kite Vineyard
Show2022
Class11
Entry Number11#8
BrandWhistling Kite Biodynamic Wines
Wine NameGros Manseng
Vintage2022
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameTony Barich
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilityonline
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Youthful, lemon drops and a bit of flat lemonade flavouring/quinine. chalky acidity
Judge 2fruit in background aromatically, palate very pleasant, gentle balance between fruit intensity and acidity
Judge 3Nice pear and apple juice character both on nose & palate. Refreshing acid.
Associate Judgeripe guava, some reduction / canned charater. tight palate
Varietal: Gros Manseng (previously known as Petit Manseng), GI: Riverland, 100%
Clone8309, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Sand
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
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationNone 100%
Bottling Date07 / Sep / 2022
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced90
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteEric Semmler