Mitchell’s Noble Semillon 2018 from Clare Valley’s Leasingham region is a luscious dessert wine crafted from hand-picked botrytis-affected grapes that showcase the magic of noble rot at its finest. Full yellow to pale lemon-gold in colour, this beauty bursts with honeyed apricot, grilled pineapple, peach and lime alongside candied citrus peels, jasmine perfume and white pepper notes with butterscotch overtones. The palate reveals characteristic honey and marmalade with sweet stone fruit and candied peel balanced by tangy citrus acidity and crisp acid that creates a vibrant yet lingering luscious finish.

This Clare Valley Noble Semillon pairs beautifully with blue cheese where its sweetness contrasts salty richness, while fruit-based desserts allow the wine’s honeyed complexity to complement rather than overwhelm. Aged cheddar and Gruyere also make ideal matches, with the wine’s bright acidity cutting through rich, nutty flavours.

Time in oak and bottle has matured the wine so it’s ready to enjoy upon release, showing intense, bright and youthful characters. Bottled in elegant 375ml format at around $22, this classic botrytis dessert wine delivers concentrated sweet fruit with perfect balance.