De Bortoli Noble One 2019 (750ml)

REGION  Riverina

WINEMAKER  Julie Mortlock

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.