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WINEMAKER

VINEYARD

The Botrytis Semillon fruit for this luscious wine is harvested from the same couple of vineyards each year, that have proven to produce the best Botrytis consistently year after year. Sourced from our own Estate vineyards and the vineyard of a grower with a long history of supplying De Bortoli’s with fruit for Noble One.

SEASON

Each year’s weather throws a challenge when making Botrytis wines and 2019 was no different, no rain until late March when Botrytis was initiated in the vineyards but it was stalled until late April when we received a deluge of rain and quickly needed to harvest the fruit as the Botrytis spread through the vineyard expeditiously. Harvest took place over a two week period during mid May.

TASTING NOTE

Opulent layers of stone fruit, citrus zest, honey drenched apricots with hints of nougat and vanilla bean accents from the French oak. A rich texture balanced by sweet fruit and refreshing acidity.

WINEMAKING

Patience is the key to making a Botrytis wine, waiting for the grapes to be ready to harvest, fermenting the wine, then maturing in barrel for 12 months. At this time we assess each individual vineyard that has been nurtured through this period and blend the very best components to yield a friendship between fruit and oak, sweetness and acidity.

WINE ANALYSIS

Alc/Vol 10.0%, pH 3.62, & TA 9.4 g/L

CELLARING

This is a wine that can be enjoyed young and will keep evolving over the coming decades.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Vegetarian

FOOD RECOMMENDATION

Perfect with Pear or Peach Tarte Tatin or with Blue cheese and a little truffled honey poured over. Alternatively enjoy with savoury dishes like Chicken Liver Parfait or Roasted Pork belly with orange and star anise.

AWARDS

2023 Decanter World Wine Awards – Platinum Medal
2022 Australian Inland Wine Show – Trophy
2022 Hobart Wine Show – Trophy
2022 Korea Wine Challenge – Trophy
2022 Melbourne Wine Show – Trophy
2022 NSW Wine Awards – Trophy
2022 Rutherglen Wine Show – Trophy
2022 Global Fine Wine Challenge – Double Gold Medal
2022 Australian Inland Wine Show – Gold Medal
2022 Australian Sweet Wine Challenge – Gold Medal
2022 Cowra Wine Show – Gold Medal
2022 Hobart Wine Show – Gold Medal
2022 Korea Wine Challenge – Gold Medal
2022 Melbourne Wine Show – Gold Medal
2022 NSW Wine Awards – Gold Medal
2022 Rutherglen Wine Show – Gold Medal
2022 Viniasia Wine Awards – Gold Medal

REVIEWS

On the engaging nose you are hypnotised by grilled peaches, ripe nectarines and French nougat aromas, along with a subtle hint of honey and a note of citrus marmalade. The palate is no less engaging, showcasing a rich, complex, opulent nature which has become the signature of ‘Noble One’. All of the generously ripe stone fruits, nougat popcorn and infused vanilla cream flavours, and a glossy viscous texture are balanced by a deft touch of natural fruit acidity giving the wine a luxurious elegance and vibrant finish.

Grape-to-Glass.com March 2023The grand-daddy of Riverina botrytis wines tastes more elegant, less sweet and more structured than it used to. The lesson is that anything great can always be improved on. The colour is deep golden, the bouquet rich and toffee-like, with some oyster shell/seaside/ozone overtones. Toast and vanilla later – a subtle trace of oak barrel. 96 points

The Real Review August 2022A legendary Australian wine that showcases botrytic fruit, oodles of sweetness and a great capacity for ageing in the bottle. The best this country can do. Lightweight. Yet, of an uncanny intensity. Canned peach, grape spice, tangerine chutney, pineapple chunk, dried mango and citrus verbena. The finish is cloying. This needs age to embed savouriness and further complexity to mitigate it. Have faith. 93 Points

Halliday Wine Companion 2023 August 2022Deep golden colour. The bouquet is rich and toffee-like, with some oyster-shell and seaside, ozone overtones. Toast and vanilla later—a subtle trace of oak barrel. The wine is quite sweet and fluid, without quite the oiliness of the more heavily botrytised wines. The finish is dried by a touch of tannin. Very attractive and multi-faceted flavours and beautiful balance. A more elegant iteration of the Riverina style. 96/100

The Real Review April 2022