Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	De Bortoli Wines
Show	2019
Class	3
Entry Number	3#6
Brand	Rutherglen Estate
Wine Name	Shelleys Block
Vintage	2018
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	De Bortoli Wines

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Overall Score	96
Judge 1	Oak a bit out. Nice oxy character but lacks some balance.Very worked.
Judge 2	Real rhone blend like characters. subtle complexity. crunchy, saline, nearly chalkiness
Judge 3	Honey due and fresh honey cream, secondary characters dominate savoury and plush palate but lacks freshness. Slight lift and sourness on palate
Associate Judge	Enjoyable nutty flavours, manages to hold interest and freshness

Varietal: Marsanne, GI: Rutherglen, 59%
Clone	SMVP, Roostock: Schwarzmann, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam
Elevation	180 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1660 Vines / Ha
Planted	1999
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Rainfall	585 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Varietal: Viognier, GI: Rutherglen, 28%
Clone	Montpellier 1968, Roostock: SO4, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam
Elevation	180 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1660 Vines / Ha
Planted	1999
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Rainfall	585 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Varietal: Roussanne, GI: Rutherglen, 13%
Clone	CX Vassel, Roostock: Schwarzmann, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam
Elevation	180 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1660 Vines / Ha
Planted	2004
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Rainfall	585 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 49%
Ferment	Old Wood 51%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 51%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 49%
Bottling Date	06 / Feb / 2019
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	1000
Force Class	True
Winemaker Note	Marc Scalzo