1982 De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 750ml

Overview

The 1982 De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon is the inaugural vintage of one of Australia's most celebrated dessert wines. Created by Darren De Bortoli in the Riverina, New South Wales, this historic 750ml release marked a pioneering achievement in Australian botrytis winemaking. Produced from 100% Semillon affected by noble rot, the wine is renowned for its concentrated sweetness, honeyed richness and remarkable longevity. Awarded 93 points by Jeremy Oliver and featured in Decanter's Wine Legend series, this first-vintage release holds particular significance for collectors of rare Australian wines.

Awards & Critic Reviews

93/100 — Jeremy Oliver
Tasted January 2003

Decanter — Wine Legend
Featured in Stephen Brook's retrospective on the historic 1982 inaugural vintage.
Published 19 December 2016

Vintage & Winemaking

The 1982 vintage marked the beginning of De Bortoli's pioneering Noble One Botrytis Semillon. Following extensive experimentation with botrytised grapes, Darren De Bortoli produced the first commercial vintage at the family's Bilbul winery in the Riverina.

Abundant rainfall during the 1982 season encouraged the development of Botrytis cinerea, or noble rot, on Semillon grapes. The affected fruit was carefully selected and harvested, producing intensely concentrated juice with natural sweetness and distinctive complexity.

Originally released under the Australian Sauternes name, this groundbreaking wine later became known as Noble One, establishing a new benchmark for Australian botrytised dessert wines.

About the Producer

Founded in 1928 by Vittorio and Giuseppina De Bortoli, De Bortoli Wines is one of Australia's most established family-owned wine producers. The family's original winery at Bilbul in the Riverina remains central to its winemaking heritage.

In 1982, Darren De Bortoli created Noble One, introducing a distinctive Australian interpretation of botrytised Semillon. Over subsequent decades, Noble One gained international recognition and became one of Australia's most awarded dessert wines.

Condition Note

The capsule shows visible oxidation, discolouration and surface wear. Please refer to the photos for the exact condition.

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