Some wines are crafted every vintage. Others, like the Gapsted Estate 2022 Reserve Saperavi Magnum, emerge only when nature offers something truly exceptional. This is not simply a larger version of our Estate Saperavi, it is a wine born of rare alignment between vineyard, vintage, and vision. A barrel selection of extraordinary character, the Reserve Magnum is only made in the finest years, and 2022 delivered something remarkable.
This wine is unmistakably Saperavi, yet it transcends varietal expectations. From the first swirl, it declares its presence: aromas of ripe blackcurrant, violets, and toasty vanilla rise with weight and precision. On the palate, it is commanding, densely structured and richly layered, offering deep notes of black plum, rosehip, violets, subtle grassiness, clove, and cedary oak.
Where the Estate Saperavi is vibrant and expressive, the Reserve Magnum is imperial, a wine of depth, power, and remarkable aging potential. It offers not just flavour, but an experience: a full, articulate expression of what our Alpine Valleys site can deliver at its peak.
The 2022 vintage was cool and challenging, demanding precise vineyard management and patience. From this adversity came intensity and clarity, allowing our team to select a small parcel that stood above the rest.
Crafted for longevity, the Gapsted Estate 2022 Reserve Saperavi Magnum will evolve gracefully over 30+ years, offering layers of complexity for those who wait. Yet its grandeur is already evident, especially when paired with Beef Wellington and horseradish gravy, a dish worthy of its stature.
The Gapsted Estate 2022 Reserve Saperavi Magnum is a true collector’s piece, and a benchmark for what cool-climate Australian red wine can be. Available now online or at our Cellar Door.
