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Noble One (1994)

"It was with great pleasure to judge most of the sweet wines, and the 1994 De Bortoli Noble One was a joy to taste - very complex in the style of Sauternes, with créme brulée character and a pleasantly drying finish."
Wine tasted at 2005 Riverina Wine Show in the Museum Class

Lester Jesberg, Winewise, September 2005


Trophy
2005 Griffith Wine Show, Class 46
2004 Griffith Wine Show, Class 47
2004 Griffith Wine Show, Class 47
1998 Sydney International Wine Competition
1997 Sydney International Wine Competition
1996 Adelaide Wine Show, Class 38
Gold Medal
2005 Griffith Wine Show, Class 46
2004 Griffith Wine Show, Class 47
1999 New Zealand Top 100
1997 New Zealand Top 100
1997 Sydney Wine Show, Class 4
1997 Perth Wine Show, Class 30
1997 Adelaide Wine Show, Class 14
1996 Adelaide Wine Show, Class 38
1996 Sydney Wine Show, Class 4
1996 National Wine Show Canberra, Class 25
1995 Griffith Wine Show, Class 58
1995 Perth Wine Show, Class 40
1995 Hobart Wine Show, Class 58
1995 National Wine Show Canberra, Class 25
1995 Brisbane Wine Show, Class 23
Special Award
1997 Top 25 NSW Wine Awards

Appearance: Deep gold in colour

Tasting Note: Lifted nectarines and peach aromas are displayed.  Fruit flavours of mango and paw paw are evident on the palate. Very sweet and luscious with a lovely balance of tropical fruits. Long and complex with a lovely showing of oak balance.

Food Recommendation: Try with a grapefruit or lemon tart

Wine Analysis:      
Alcohol : 10.8 %    
Residual Sugar : 188.0g/L               
pH : 3.5                  
Total Acid : 9.89 g/L
                             
Winemaker’s Comments: Following an early vintage season with frequent rainy periods botrytis was favourable. Selective vineyard  harvesting began earlier than usual, from late March to early April, with selective handpickings from vineyard rows at 20 to 25 Baume. Individual vineyards with the best infections were kept separate for fermentation. Wines were then clarified and stabilished as rapidly as possible. Post fermentation and primary blends were then made.  These wines were re-blended for Noble One prior to bottling.


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