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
Judge 1	Honey due and fresh honey cream, secondary characters dominate savoury and plush palate but lacks freshness. Slight lift and sourness on palate
Judge 2	Real rhone blend like characters. subtle complexity. crunchy, saline, nearly chalkiness
Judge 3	Oak a bit out. Nice oxy character but lacks some balance.Very worked.
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