De Bortoli Noble One Semillon 375ml 2019

A$38.00

Availability
In stock
Volume
375ml
Varieties
Region/Country
Riverina, Australia
Rating
96 points

Description

In 1982, at the De Bortoli family winery, Darren De Bortoli masterminded the creation of Noble One—a venture that has withstood the test of time. To this very day, it continues to stand out as one of the most celebrated wines in history. Emerging over three decades ago, this pioneering Botrytis Semillon captured global attention and garnered international acclaim, firmly establishing Noble One as the quintessential example of Australian ‘Botrytis’ dessert winemaking. The recently unveiled 2019 vintage gracefully carries on the proud tradition of this award-winning masterpiece.

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.

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.

Ratings

Score
96 points
Reviewer
Falstaff
Review

Gleaming golden colour with aromas of honeyed peaches and a touch of burnt sugar. Very viscous in the mouth with a barley sugar element alongside that luscious peachy fruit. Plenty of drive and acidity here propelling the sweetness forward into a wonderfully long finish.

Score
96 points
Reviewer
Huon Hooke
Review

Deep golden colour. The bouquet is rich and toffee-like, with some oyster-shell and seaside, ozone overtones. Toast and vanilla latte, 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.

Specifications

Closure
Screw cap
Serving Temp.
8-11 °C
Alcohol
10%
Cellar until
Now - 2029
Food pairing
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.

Tasting Profile

Palate
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.

De Bortoli Noble One Semillon 375ml 2019

De Bortoli Noble One Semillon 375ml 2019
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