Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	De Bortoli Wines
Show	2023
Class	16
Entry Number	16#11
Brand	Rutherglen Estate
Wine Name	Shelleys Block
Vintage	2022
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	De Bortoli Wines

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Overall Score	96
Judge 1	biscuity, lemon pith, nougat, subtle fruit, some line,
Judge 2	richer nose of sweet spice and custard, golden apple, quite broad and textured, bit oxidative, fresh crunchy finish
Judge 3	leesy reduction, oyster shell on the nose. Pleasing fullness to the palate
Associate Judge	ripe, dried fruit, stone fruit flavours, soft acid, clipped finish
Trophy	Best White French Variety Wine

Varietal: Marsanne, GI: Rutherglen, 63%
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
Crop Yeild	5.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	09 / Mar / 2022
Rainfall	585 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Varietal: Viognier, GI: Rutherglen, 27%
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
Crop Yeild	7.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	22 / Mar / 2022
Rainfall	585 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Varietal: Roussanne, GI: Rutherglen, 10%
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
Crop Yeild	9.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	02 / Mar / 2022
Rainfall	585 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 55%
Ferment	Old Wood 45%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 60%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 40%
Bottling Date	20 / Feb / 2023
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	800
Force Class	True
Winemaker Note	Marc Scalzo