TN: 2002 De Bortoli Noble One, Botrytis Semillon

[markg]

From a 375ml bottle.
A golden/yellow color with a pronunced citrus and orange peel nose. Thick, lush palate of concentrated orange marmalade and apricots with an underlying layer of fruit salad. Crisp acidity and a long, lingering finish with nuances of passionfruit and candied fig. Certainly a long term prospect but will be worth the wait.

[Gregor]

In my opinion it has too many pointy things sticking out.

Acid spikes. Needs 10 years to setle down and integrate.

As for the Aroma - Its predominately Quince, if not overwhelmingly quince.

[TORB]

I have not tried the 02 Noble One but find them pretty sweet; I prefer dryer styles like Hobbs of Barossa makes. Hows the sking going Gregor?

[Jakob]

This is the vintage on the 'dessert menu' at most restaurants right now, and a result I've had it a few times. I think it's lovely, but there's a slight sourness to the acidity on the finish...which to me makes it a little less enjoyable than the brilliant 2000. Any idea whether that facet will ease up with a little bottle time?

[Guest]

So, do these improve with bottle age?

[Guest]

the 2002 noble one is about as good as this label gets, which is very good, but still a little too sweet for my tastes. That said, I really disliked the Hobbs, all over the place, had it when I was at a mate's house in Adelaide a couple of months ago. I know that it is is fortified, but I quite like the dutschke sweet/dry wine that he makes, ivy blondina or something like that.
J2.

[Elvispga]

Certainly a long term prospect but will be worth the wait.

How long are we talking about Mark?

Cheers
Elvis