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Entry Information
ExhibitorDe Bortoli Wines
Show2020
Class8
Entry Number8#1
BrandRutherglen Estate
Wine NameShelleys Block
Vintage2019
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityDe Bortoli Wines
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
TrophyBest French Variety Wine
Judge 1attractive, fragrant nose, peach and almond kernels, luscious oak weight and texture, lovely, acidity in balance, good length
Judge 2Bright pale to med straw, perfume, stonefruit, interest, beautiful texture, good fruit length and line of acidity
Judge 3Pale gold. Attractive lifted honeysuckle, mango, ripe pear. Nice texture. Well balanced palate of phenolics and weight. Persistent.
Associate Judgelight yellow, nachi pear, some florals, good concentration or orchard fruit and creamy textural mid palate, soft pear and citrus at the end. pleasant
Varietal: Marsanne, GI: Rutherglen, 56%
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, 37%
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, 7%
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 Date24 / Feb / 2020
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced1000
Force ClassTrue
Winemaker NoteMarc Scalzo