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De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2004
AustraliaNoble One continues to impress one vintage short of its 25th anniversary. The 2004 has undergone two important changes: the switch to screwcap (for those markets who want it) and the addition of 20 per cent un-oaked juice to the final blend. The result is anew level of aromatics that in a sense has allowed Noble One to trade its some mid-palate weight for stunning vibrancy in the mouth. We love the big apricot, botrytised nectarine fruit, the layered spicy, orange marmalade flavours streaked with creamy, smoky, vanilla flecks. The finish is a crisp as ever and clean with plenty of honey, dried apricot, baked apple, melon, grapefruit and butter with a creamy vanilla, toasty, fig finish This should age gracefully for decades under screwcap. Fabulous value.Tasted: 13 September 2007Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $27.99 | 750ml | specialty listing |
| AB | $28.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
| MB | $33.00 | 750ml | |
| ON | $30.00 | 750ml | Vintages |
| NF | $30.00 | 750ml |
Grape: SémillonCSPC: 554766UPC: 09300752070841
