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    De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2004

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    Darren De Bortoli created Noble One in 1982, recognizing the potential to make a dessert wine from grapes affected by noble rot in the Riverina region of Australia. Noble One became one of the world's most highly awarded and sought after wines. The 2004 Noble One has bright golden color with aromas of apricot, nectarine, citrus, almond and vanilla. On the palate it has complex botrytis flavors of peach, nectarine, and citrus with oak and balanced acidity. It can be enjoyed now or cellared for 10-15 years.

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    Darren De Bortoli created Noble One in 1982, recognizing the potential to make a dessert wine from grapes affected by noble rot in the Riverina region of Australia. Noble One became one of the world's most highly awarded and sought after wines. The 2004 Noble One has bright golden color with aromas of apricot, nectarine, citrus, almond and vanilla. On the palate it has complex botrytis flavors of peach, nectarine, and citrus with oak and balanced acidity. It can be enjoyed now or cellared for 10-15 years.

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    Darren De Bortoli created Noble One in 1982, recognizing the potential to make a dessert wine from grapes affected by noble rot in the Riverina region of Australia. Noble One became one of the world's most highly awarded and sought after wines. The 2004 Noble One has bright golden color with aromas of apricot, nectarine, citrus, almond and vanilla. On the palate it has complex botrytis flavors of peach, nectarine, and citrus with oak and balanced acidity. It can be enjoyed now or cellared for 10-15 years.

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    De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2004

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    Darren De Bortoli created Noble One in 1982, recognizing the potential to make a dessert wine from grapes affected by noble rot in the Riverina region of Australia. Noble One became one of the world's most highly awarded and sought after wines. The 2004 Noble One has bright golden color with aromas of apricot, nectarine, citrus, almond and vanilla. On the palate it has complex botrytis flavors of peach, nectarine, and citrus with oak and balanced acidity. It can be enjoyed now or cellared for 10-15 years.

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    T A S T I N G N O T E S

    Created by Darren De Bortoli in 1982, for more than 20 years, Noble One has been regarded as Australia’s benchmark
    dessert wine. Darren, a fan of French Sauternes recognised the potential to make a dessert wine from grapes affected
    by botrytis cinerea or ‘Noble Rot’ in the Riverina, where the family wine company is based. The wine created a sensation
    when it was released and has become one of world’s most highly awarded and sought after wines.

    NOBLE ONE 2004


    Region
    Riverina, NSW

    Appearance
    Bright golden in colour

    Bouquet
    Captivating aromas of apricot, nectarine, citrus, almond and vanilla

    Palate
    The wine displays a complex array of botrytis flavours together with peach, nectarine, zingy
    citrus, and almond with vanillin oak character adding complexity. Luscious and lingering the
    wine nevertheless finishes with balanced fresh acidity.

    Vintage Conditions After fermentation, the wines are clarified,


    Very hot dry conditions prevailed through- stabilised and filtered prior to maturation in
    out most of the growing season including a either barrel or tank. 46% was matured in
    spell with 14 days of temperatures exceeding new French oak barriques, 17% in one year
    35ºC during the day and not less than 25ºC old, 16% in two year old and 21% was left
    at night which effectively shut down the unoaked.
    vines and paradoxically slowed ripening.
    Wine Analysis
    There was very little rain but some dew and
    Alc/Vol : 10.5 % pH : 3.42 TA : 10.0 g/L
    light frosts gave some moisture assisting the
    development of botrytis. 60-70% the fruit was Cellaring
    botrytis affected. Harvesting began 18th May Perfect to drink now or can be cellared for
    and was completed by the 2nd June. 10-15 years. *20% of 2004 Noble One was
    bottled under screw cap.
    Winemaking
    Selected vineyards are regularly assessed Suggested Cuisine
    to determine the harvest time. Parcels A delicious partner to soft cheeses, (try with
    are harvested, fermented and matured blue cheese) or desserts.
    separately to maximise the blending options. General Characteristics
    Fermentation takes from 3 weeks to 3 months. Dry/Sweet Body

    Dry Medium Dry Medium Sweet Sweet


    KEY

    Light Bodied Medium Bodied Full Bodied

    w w w.debor toli.com.au

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