Back to list Noble One (1985)"A relatively wet year, though Darren took the view they should proceed because “I’m sure the French were making wines from grapes in worse condition!” He pointed out that this wine didn’t have the typical brown furry mould but rather a black sooty mould. Deep amber in colour it showed a well developed, spicy tarte tatin brulee character with fleshier and a bit woollier apricots cut with slightly angular acidity. Although there’s quite good length and persistence with calisson, orange peel & pith to its spicy, nutty finish it’s not as well balanced as the previous wines. Drink up. 125g/l residual sugar/13.4% abv" Sarah Ahmed, The Wine Detective (UK), September 2009  1987 Brisbane Wine Show, Class 46  1990 Adelaide Wine Show, Class 33 1989 Perth Wine Show, Class 21 1988 Melbourne Wine Show, Class 49 1988 Griffith Wine Show, Class 18 1988 Adelaide Wine Show, Class 45 1987 Sydney Wine Show, Class 50 1987 Perth Wine Show, Class 19 1987 Griffith Wine Show, Class 18 1987 National Wine Show Canberra, Class 23 1987 Brisbane Wine Show, Class 46 Tasting Note: A well developed nose showing aromas of apricot with a touch of dusty oak. Rich sweet apricot flavours on the palate with slight acidity resulting in a dry finish with a long, sweet aftertaste. An outstandingly good dessert wine showing dry apricot flavours on the finish. |
