Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Alex Russell Wines
Show	2023
Class	35
Entry Number	35#7
Brand	Alejandro
Wine Name	Saperavi
Vintage	2021
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Judge 1	raspberries and tobacco, bright and flavoursome , godd acid structure gives flow and energy
Judge 2	Dark and inky in color. Baked plum pie with sweet spices and candied violets. Gamy note and hint of blood with savory elements as the wine develops. Burnt rubber note on the palate - heavily extracted, over ripe fruits. Tannins are fine just need a bit more time to resolve...1 dimensional with the intense and concentrated fruits
Judge 3	An intriguing aroma of roasted chestnut makes way for red plum, gentle pepper spice and a glimmer of salumi. Nice lifted fruit through the palate. Decaying rose, plum, red berries, and spice. Firm ample tannins and integrated acid bring a cohesive close.
Associate Judge	Juby fruit, lifted mulberry, spice, medium body, nice acid & fruit balance, slight lean

Varietal: Saperavi, GI: Murray Darling NSW, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date	14 / Jan / 2022
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	2124
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Alex Russell