{"product_id":"rutherglen-estate-shelleys-block-2023","title":"Rutherglen Estate Shelley's Block 2023 | Rutherglen","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the eastern edge of Rutherglen, Shelley's Block is among Rutherglen Estate's most expressive vineyard sites — gravel, clay and alluvial soils that yield fruit of natural intensity and precision. The 2023 Marsanne Viognier Roussanne continues a line of Rhône-inspired whites that age gracefully while rewarding patience even on release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale straw with bright green hues and excellent clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic and detailed — citrus blossom, fresh apricot and ginger lift from the glass, underscored by dried herbs and a subtle thread of French oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softly textured and layered, with citrus, stone fruit and a nutty mid-palate richness that comes from eight months on lees without stirring. Acidity is bright and fresh; tannins are absent, keeping the wine approachable and fluid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and structured, with a clean mineral line and gentle spice that lingers well after the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlend \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA blend of Marsanne, Viognier and Roussanne from Shelley's Vineyard. Fifty per cent fermented in stainless steel for freshness; fifty per cent in French oak barrel — the oak portion using indigenous yeast — comprising 7% new, 11% one-year and 34% two-plus year oak across the whole blend. No malolactic fermentation. Eight months on lees without stirring produces texture without weight. Winemaker Marc Scalzo, Rutherglen Estate, De Bortoli.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Bortoli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49121610203385,"sku":"9331285001989-2023","price":15.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/rutherglen-estate-shelleys-block-marsanne-viognier-rousanne-2023.webp?v=1789972484","url":"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/rutherglen-estate-shelleys-block-2023","provider":"Wine Sellers Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}