{"product_id":"1982-de-bortoli-noble-one-botrytis-semillon-750ml-very-top-of-shoulder-label-and-capsule-damage","title":"1982 De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 — Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2003\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — Wine Legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatured in Stephen Brook's retrospective on the historic 1982 inaugural vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished 19 December 2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbundant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released under the Australian Sauternes name, this groundbreaking wine later became known as Noble One, establishing a new benchmark for Australian botrytised dessert wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsule shows visible oxidation, discolouration and surface wear. Please refer to the photos for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDe Bortoli Wines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNoble One Botrytis Semillon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1982 — Inaugural Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiverina, New South Wales\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Semillon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWine Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet Botrytised Dessert Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue cheese, fruit tarts, crème brûlée\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–12°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"MW Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67937879228718,"sku":"9294999800","price":369.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/1982_De_Bortoli_Noble_One_Botrytis_Semillon_750ml_78486f85-d7ad-4374-8ef2-e0d7e554ff73.png?v=1794534463","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/1982-de-bortoli-noble-one-botrytis-semillon-750ml-very-top-of-shoulder-label-and-capsule-damage","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}