Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Gapsted Estate
Show	2020
Class	40
Entry Number	40#1
Brand	Limited Release
Wine Name	Vintage Touriga
Vintage	2018
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Overall Score	95
Judge 1	Bright, med-deeper red, ripe berry, appealing nose, good berry concentration on palate, acid-sugar-tannin-alcohol balance, good drinkability
Judge 2	Bright purple. Young, fruit driven wine. Nice fragrant Touriga and intergtated spirit. Attractive medium weight palate. Perhaps lacks the tannin line for a good VP.
Judge 3	Ruch garnet attractive colour, Freshness on nose, bright, fresh spice, length, appealing weight especially for catergory. Delicious
Associate Judge	deep purple colour, raisin, Christmas spice and cooked pudding, sweetness and alc in balance, some small raisins on the palate, med length

Varietal: Touriga Nacional, GI: Alpine Valleys, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced	327
Force Class	False
Winemaking Note	Fortified and left on skins for 3 days with plunging, aged for further 3 months before release.