| Entry Information |
| Gapsted Estate |
| 2018 |
| 34 |
| 34#4 |
| Limited Release |
| Sparkling Saperavi |
| NV |
| Regional Blend |
| Yes |
|
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| Judging Results |
| Bronze |
| Large bead. Toasty. Very firm, aggressive/prickly mousse, drying tannin. Blackberry fruit, savoury herb. Some soy-like development. More aspirational style. |
| Complex nose touch of brioche leesey notes, lively mousse and persistent an ages liqueur feel tarry oak notes Burt toffee and chicory |
| rancio developed characters. palate sweetness not balanced with fruit weight or acidity |
| Meaty, savory lift, currant and mint, sweet fruit entry, nice maturation of tannin and fruit. |
|
| Varietal: Saperavi, GI: King Valley, 87.84% |
| Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100% |
| Conventional |
|
| Varietal: Saperavi, GI: Alpine Valleys, 11.9% |
| Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100% |
| Conventional |
|
| Wine Making Information |
| Stainless Steel 100% |
| Small Format Oak 50% |
| Stainless Steel 50% |
| 02 / Dec / 2016 |
| Cork |
| 556 |
| False |
