Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	BJ&VA Bassham PTY LTD
Show	2018
Class	27
Entry Number	27#3
Brand	Bassham
Wine Name	Saperavi
Vintage	2015
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	on line

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	85
Judge 1	Ruby core, some age / development. Secondary, earthy spice and ripe red fruit. Soft palate, ripe. Touch of alcohol and prune-like notes. Sweeter dried fruit finish.
Judge 2	Flat, oxidised
Judge 3	More developed, licorice, good intensity, textured, slighly tired
Associate Judge	slightly savoury, nice tannins, good fruit

Varietal: Saperavi, GI: Riverland, 100%
Clone	I11V10, Roostock: Ramsey, 100%
Soil Type	Sand
Elevation	30 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1375 Vines / Ha
Planted	2009
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Organic Certificate: NASAA 5337
Crop Yeild	14.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	25 / Mar / 2015
Rainfall	200 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Plastic 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	18 / Feb / 2016
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	70
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Peter Rogers