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Entry Information
ExhibitorRiverland Vine Improvement Committee Inc
Show2013
Class26
Entry Number26#7
BrandCirami Estate
Wine NameSaperavi
Vintage2012
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar door, on line and selected independent outlets
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Very rich wine with loads of concentration but a bit over blown and extracted. A heavy weight that lacks poise and balance
Judge 2Quite vinous and lifted, savoury style, sinewy and chewy
Judge 3beautiful vibrant colour, fine grain tannins with a firm finish, young
Judge 4
Varietal: Saperavi, GI: Riverland, 100%
CloneI11V10, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Shallow
Elevation50 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2180 Vines / Ha
Planted2002
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild12.40 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date27 / Feb / 2012
Rainfall220 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationOld Barrel 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced30
Force ClassFalse