| Entry Information |
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Gapsted Estate
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2020
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17
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17#2
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Limited Release
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Sparkling Saperavi
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NV
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Regional Blend
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Yes
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| Judging Results |
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Bronze
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86.5
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cured meat and spice nose, oak build, maybe too prominent, fresh Christmas spice.
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Medium red, red berry, subtle sweet oak, pine nut note, soft and balanced acid and RS, medium weight
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Purple plum. Aged brett. Dry. Tough.
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dull red, forest floor, some raspberry on the palate but bitter finish with some sweetness
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| Varietal: Saperavi, GI: Alpine Valleys, 100% |
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Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
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Conventional
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| Wine Making Information |
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Small Format Oak 52%
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Stainless Steel 48%
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14 / Feb / 2020
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Cork
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500
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False
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MLF in tank before barrelling, blended at 18months of age, Charmat fermented at 22 months
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