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Entry Information
Exhibitor Gapsted Estate
Show 2022
Class 15
Entry Number 15#1
Brand Ballerina Canopy
Wine Name Sparkling Saperavi
Vintage NV
Origin Regional Blend
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score 83
Judge 1 Some pretty red fruits. Palate mid-weight, some chalky tannins.
Judge 2 dark colour, sl bruised cut apple aldehyde edge with an interesting brown apple acid, quite textured and long
Judge 3 old tired oak, coffee grinds, mocha cherry cheesecake, big VA on palate
Associate Judge Sweet red fruit nose, hint of cinnamon and blueberry. Palate disjointed, red fruit, straw.
Varietal: Saperavi, GI: King Valley, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method Conventional
Wine Making Information
Ferment Old Wood 20%
Ferment Stainless Steel 80%
Maturation Small Format Oak 20%
Maturation Stainless Steel 80%
Cases Produced 940
Force Class False
Winemaking Note Single vineyard