Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Gapsted Estate
Show	2023
Class	35
Entry Number	35#10
Brand	Ballerina Canopy
Wine Name	Saperavi
Vintage	2021
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Judge 1	milk chocolate and purple fruits , sour acid pinch on the tail
Judge 2	Classic dark color. Plummy/black fruit concentrate/compote. Mixed sweet spices - very floral. Lush on the palate - pommegranate, firm tannins but not out of wack. Black tea - ferrous.
Judge 3	Aromatics are shy here, and a touch simple. Red florals. Palate is shy of intensity, though carries some freshness.
Associate Judge	Bright and clean. Tomato leafy, black berry jam, soft juicy fruit, slight tired

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

Wine Making Information
Ferment	New Wood 25%
Ferment	Old Wood 75%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced	455
Force Class	False