Back to list Noble One (2003)
2006 Perth Wine Show, Class 44 2006 Perth Wine Show, Class 44
2006 Brisbane Wine Show, Class 51
2006 International Wine Challenge, Korea
2005 International Wine Challenge, Russia
2005 Canberra Wine Show, Class 22
2005 San Francisco Wine Comp, USA
2005 International Wine Challenge, Japan 2006 Sydney International Wine Competition Region Riverina, NSW.
Appearance Light gold in colour.
Bouquet Apricot, orange, kumquat and citrus aromas with vanillin oak.
Palate A richly flavoured wine with typical botrytis flavours of apricot and soft marmalade flavours combined with citrus and hints of vanillin oak. A long and luscious finish is enhanced by a refreshing acidity and beautifully integrated oak adding complexity and length.
Vintage Conditions Heavy rains in late February followed by moist mornings in early March allowed the onset of the botrytis infection. But no further rain and warm days during the remainder of March and most of April meant that the infection remained dormant. In late April there were a few showers of rain and in the following weeks some fogs were experienced, which provided additional moisture in the vineyards, which then allowed better conditions for the infection to progress. The grapes were harvested in mid May with a moderate to good infection across all vineyards.
Winemaking Parcels of fruit from selected vineyards are assessed regularly to determine the harvest time based on the sugar level and the degree of botrytis infection. Each vineyard is harvested, fermented and matured separately to maximise the blending options. After fermentation the wines are clarified, stabilised and filtered prior to being transferred to oak for those parcels with oak maturation or tank for the unoaked parcels.
Maturation The wine was matured in 18% new oak, 35% one year old and 32% two year old French Oak with the remaining 15% unoaked.
Wine Analysis Alc/Vol : 10.0 % pH : 3.35 TA : 11.0 g/L
Cellaring A wine that can be enjoyed now and for the next 10 - 15 years also.
Suggested Cuisine Desserts that are not too sweet such as baked cheesecake, almond tarte or enjoy with a platter of dried fruits, nuts and cheese.
General Characteristics Sweet Medium Bodied Back to list |