Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Ballandean Estate Wines
Show	2016
Class	26
Entry Number	26#10
Brand	Ballandean Estate
Wine Name	Messing About Saperavi
Vintage	2013
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Cellar Door

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	85
Judge 1	Inky some dense meaty savoury elements chewy tannins and powerful. Touch forward with some leathery elements but solid palate.
Judge 2	Meaty, raisiny, savoury; lacks definition.Sweet and sour.
Judge 3	Bigger and fuller expression on the nose; fruit concentrated. Mouth coating feel yet with a balance to the tannins.
Associate Judge	Ripe, a little reduced. Fat fruit, lacks fresh lift. Nice coating tannins. Prefer to have better fresh fruit.

Varietal: Saperavi, GI: Granite Belt, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Granite
Elevation	820 Metres above sea level
Planted	2009
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 100%
Closure	Cork
Cases Produced	282
Force Class	False