Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	De Bortoli Wines
Show	2023
Class	26A
Entry Number	26A#14
Brand	Rutherglen Estate
Wine Name	Tempranillo
Vintage	2022
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	De Bortoli Wines

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Judge 1	morello cherry bay leaf m savouryunderlying jam , red licorice med wieght , lingering flavour
Judge 2	Charred dark fruits layered with mixed spices and dried/dusty earth character. Compote, roasted herbs, tobacco, and spice. Fine tannins - game on the finish.
Judge 3	Plum, blueberry and bramble. Buoyancy to the palate - red plum, red cherry, nutmeg. Bright and pure with nice freshness and drinkability.
Associate Judge	Slight tired, dry fruit, some raspberry and lolli, Sweet fruit slight cloying

Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Rutherglen, 100%
Clone	D8V12, Roostock: SO4, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam
Elevation	180 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1660 Vines / Ha
Planted	2008
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	9.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	02 / Apr / 2022
Rainfall	585 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	23 / Feb / 2023
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	1000
Force Class	True
Winemaker Note	Marc Scalzo