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Entry Information
ExhibitorDe Bortoli Wines
Show2019
Class3
Entry Number3#6
BrandRutherglen Estate
Wine NameShelleys Block
Vintage2018
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityDe Bortoli Wines
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
Judge 1Honey due and fresh honey cream, secondary characters dominate savoury and plush palate but lacks freshness. Slight lift and sourness on palate
Judge 2Real rhone blend like characters. subtle complexity. crunchy, saline, nearly chalkiness
Judge 3Oak a bit out. Nice oxy character but lacks some balance.Very worked.
Associate JudgeEnjoyable nutty flavours, manages to hold interest and freshness
Varietal: Marsanne, GI: Rutherglen, 59%
CloneSMVP, Roostock: Schwarzmann, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Elevation180 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1660 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Rainfall585 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Rutherglen, 28%
CloneMontpellier 1968, Roostock: SO4, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Elevation180 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1660 Vines / Ha
Planted1999
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Rainfall585 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Varietal: Roussanne, GI: Rutherglen, 13%
CloneCX Vassel, Roostock: Schwarzmann, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Elevation180 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1660 Vines / Ha
Planted2004
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Rainfall585 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 49%
FermentOld Wood 51%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 51%
MaturationStainless Steel 49%
Bottling Date06 / Feb / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced1000
Force ClassTrue
Winemaker NoteMarc Scalzo