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
Trophy	Best White French Variety Wine
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

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