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. |
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Varietal: Saperavi, GI: King Valley, 87.84% |
Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100% |
Conventional |
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Varietal: Saperavi, GI: Alpine Valleys, 11.9% |
Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100% |
Conventional |
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Wine Making Information |
Stainless Steel 100% |
Small Format Oak 50% |
Stainless Steel 50% |
02 / Dec / 2016 |
Cork |
556 |
False |