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Rutherglen Estate Shelley's Block Marsanne Viognier Roussanne 2022

Name: Rutherglen Estate Shelley's Block Marsanne Viognier Roussanne 2022
Brand: De Bortoli
SKU: 9331285001989-2022
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Rutherglen Estate Shelley's Block Marsanne Viognier Roussanne 2022 is an exceptional Australian white blend showcasing citrus, apricot, and spice with impressive structure and expert craftsmanship.

Appearance

This distinctive white blend displays a pale straw colour with attractive green hues, presenting excellent clarity that reflects its cool-climate origins and careful winemaking from Rutherglen Estate's Shelley's Block vineyard.

Aroma

The nose reveals a complex bouquet of citrus and apricot, interwoven with warming ginger and aromatic spice notes. Subtle oak influence adds depth, whilst dry herbs provide Mediterranean character. This sophisticated aromatic profile showcases the harmonious marriage of three classic Rhône varieties.

Palate

The palate offers impressive length and structure, delivering layers of complexity and refinement. A soft, luxurious texture carries nuanced notes of nuts, citrus, and delicate spice, creating a beautifully balanced drinking experience. The wine demonstrates expert craftsmanship through its seamless integration of the three varieties, with each contributing unique characteristics. The finish is long and elegant, leaving a lasting impression of sophistication and poise.

Pairs With

Grilled prawns • Roast chicken • Thai cuisine • Creamy risotto • Soft cheeses • Moroccan dishes • Asian fusion

This Rhône-style blend from Rutherglen Estate's Shelley's Block demonstrates exceptional quality and complexity. Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. Serve chilled at 10-12°C to fully appreciate its nuanced character.

✓ Vegetarian

✓ Vegan

Wine Specifications

Variety: Marsanne Viognier Roussanne

Size: 750mL

Region: Rutherglen

ABV: 12.8%

Vintage: 2022

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Winery & Vintage Info

The Rutherglen Estate 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.

2022 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.

The 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.