6 PACK - 2022 Shelley's Block (Marsanne, Viognier, Roussanne)
TASTING NOTES
Pale straw with green hues, complex, citrus, spice, apricot, ginger with hazelnut and dry herb aromas. The palate has beautiful length and structure, soft texture, with nutty, citrus and delicate spice notes.
| Vintage | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Region | Rutherglen |
| Brand | Rutherglen Estate |
| Food Match | 2021 vintage has sold out, therefore we are extending this sale until 31st October for the 2022 vintageVARIETYMarsanne Viognier Roussanne REGIONWINEMAKERVINEYARDOur Marsanne Viognier and Roussanne are grown on the De Bortoli Shelley’s Vineyard on the eastern edge of the Rutherglen region. The site has an interesting gravel, clay and alluvial soil mix. SEASON2022 was a slightly cooler than average year but without any extreme heat. With higher than average rainfall the vines grew well in Rutherglen. Due to regular rainfall events and a mild summer it was a stressful but ultimately rewarding year in Rutherglen for our white wines and roses. TASTING NOTEPale straw with green hues, complex, citrus, spice, apricot, ginger with subtle oak and dry herb aromas. The palate has beautiful length and structure, soft texture, with nutty, citrus and delicate spice notes. WINE STYLEDry White. WINEMAKINGThe wine was fermented using a mix of tank fermentation and French oak barrels. 59% of this wine was fermented in stainless steel with 41% fermented in french oak barrels using indigenous yeast. Of this 6% was new oak and 31% in 3 years or older oak. Following fermentation, the wine was then aged on lees in both oak and tank for 8 months. Stirring and malolactic fermentation was avoided to retain the natural acidity and drive of the wine and so not to interfere with the wine’s bright zesty fruit profile. The oak component was added to add subtle complexity, texture and weight to the wine. WINE ANALYSISAlc/Vol: 12.8% pH: 3.37 TA: 6.2 g/L CELLARINGSuperb for drinking now, but can cellar nicely for up to 10 years. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONVegan, Vegetarian FOOD RECOMMENDATIONRoast chicken. AWARDS2023 Alternative Variety Wine Show, Best French Variety Wine - Trophy
2023 Cowra Wine Show, Best Dry White Blend - Trophy 2023 Sydney Wine Show, The Liquorland Perpetual Trophy For The Best White Blend - Trophy 2023 Alternative Variety Wine Show - Gold Medal 2023 Cowra Wine Show - Gold Medal 2023 Sydney Wine Show - Gold Medal 2023 Viniasia Wine Awards - Gold Medal 2024 National Capital Wine Show - Silver Medal 2023 Brisbane Wine Show - Silver Medal 2023 Rutherglen Wine Show - Silver Medal |