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Entry Information
ExhibitorGapsted Estate
Show2020
Class17
Entry Number17#2
BrandLimited Release
Wine NameSparkling Saperavi
VintageNV
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1cured meat and spice nose, oak build, maybe too prominent, fresh Christmas spice.
Judge 2Medium red, red berry, subtle sweet oak, pine nut note, soft and balanced acid and RS, medium weight
Judge 3Purple plum. Aged brett. Dry. Tough.
Associate Judgedull red, forest floor, some raspberry on the palate but bitter finish with some sweetness
Varietal: Saperavi, GI: Alpine Valleys, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
MaturationSmall Format Oak 52%
MaturationStainless Steel 48%
Bottling Date14 / Feb / 2020
ClosureCork
Cases Produced500
Force ClassFalse
Winemaking NoteMLF in tank before barrelling, blended at 18months of age, Charmat fermented at 22 months