Back to list Noble One (2004)
"Very hot and dry with only 60-70% botrytis. Deeper gold than the 2002 with a riper, richer nose with peach tea and syrup. Big and powerful with buttery peach, apricots, vanilla and clotted cream; good acidity too with some acacia honey on a longish finish. Good in a toothsome, ripe style – needs time to develop greater complexity. 10.5%, residual not given." Sarah Ahmed, The Wine Detective (UK), September 2009 2008 International Sweet Wine Challenge
2008 Griffith Wine Show, Class SW11 2008 International Sweet Wine Challenge
2008 Griffith Wine Show, Class SW11
2007 Winpac, Hong Kong
2006 Hobart Wine Show, Class 22
2006 International Wine and Spirit Competition, UK
2006 International Wine Challenge Japan 2006 Top 40 NSW Wine Awards 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
Very hot dry conditions prevailed through- out most of the growing season including a spell with 14 days of temperatures exceeding 35ºC during the day and not less than 25ºC at night which effectively shut down the vines and paradoxically slowed ripening. There was very little rain but some dew and light frosts gave some moisture assisting the development of botrytis. 60-70% the fruit was botrytis affected. Harvesting began 18th May and was completed by the 2nd June.
Winemaking
Selected vineyards are regularly assessed to determine the harvest time. Parcels are harvested, fermented and matured separately to maximise the blending options. Fermentation takes from 3 weeks to 3 month. After fermentation, the wines are clarified, stabilised and filtered prior to maturation in either barrel or tank. 46% was matured in new French oak barriques, 17% in one year old, 16% in two year old and 21% was left unoaked.
Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 10.5 % pH : 3.42 TA : 10.0 g/L
Cellaring
Perfect to drink now or can be cellared for
10-15 years. *20% of 2004 Noble One was bottled under screw cap.
Suggested Cuisine
A delicious partner to soft cheeses, (try with blue cheese) or desserts.
General Characteristics
Sweet Medium Bodied Back to list |
