Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Gapsted Estate
Show	2024
Class	39B
Entry Number	39B#9
Brand	Valley Selection
Wine Name	Lusitania
Vintage	2022
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	85.5
Judge 1	drying palate, slightly stressed, baked fruits, riper spectrum
Judge 2	bright mid red. lifted red fruited. floral and inky characters. acidity a bit crunchy
Judge 3	bright dark color, savory, sanguine rusty (as in ferrous) smooth elongated tannins. just a bit porty ..
Associate Judge	VA present on nose and palate.

Varietal: Souzao, GI: Nagambie Lakes, 36%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Bastardo / Trousseau, GI: Nagambie Lakes, 34%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Touriga Nacional, GI: Nagambie Lakes, 23%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, GI: Great Western, 4%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Shiraz, GI: Great Western, 3%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	23 / Feb / 2024
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	954
Force Class	False