The timeless terroirs of Scharzhofberg are so exceptional, they were recognized by the ancient Romans and established to viticulture during the conquest of Gaul. Millennia have passed but the steeply sloped vineyards at Wiltingen have continued to yield a quality of fruit without equal, anywhere in the world of wine. The well drained, southern aspects make a Riesling of finely boned structures and understated opulence, Kabinett is a drier style of Egon Muller, alluring for its evocative perfumes, captivating for its sublime elegance and beguiling charm.

Riesling is as regal for its myriad permutations of character and charm, as it is for its eloquence and mutability, no other varietal is as frequently referred to as the king of grapes. The allusion to Kabinett denotes a reserve quality wine which deserves to be treasured and esteemed as it evolves remarkable complexity. A racy Riesling of off dry pristine character, elegance and refinement, Egon Muller assembles fruit from splendid sites at Wiltingen into a winsome style of divine, bracing mineral complexity and exquisite, floral fruit acidity.

De Bortoli can proudly claim to have written the book on Australian dessert style Semillon. Each year, the award winning team singles out the most appropriate parcels of Semillon, where the best conditions exist to let grapes hang on the vine until they have been affected sufficiently by Botrytis cinerea. The desired levels of noble rot are achieved through a painstaking course of hand pickings over a period of several weeks, performed ceremoniously each vintage around the shortened daytimes of a winter solstice.

Noble One is a national icon and one of the world's great dessert wines. It caused a sensation when first released and continues to claim prestigious accolades around the globe. Enjoyed by the most discerning enthusiasts and industry savants everywhere, Noble One has gained much prestige for Australian wines. De Bortoli call upon a canon of choice vineyards which consistently yield Semillon grapes of great lusciousness and intense botrytis flavours. Each offers unique characters and charm, a secret to the complex and engaging Noble One style.

Unassailable as Australia's most eminent dessert wine, Noble One created an international sensation when it was released, it has become one of the most renowned marques in new world wine. Bespoke blocks of Semillon, grown to mature De Bortoli estate vineyards, are watched each year, as the vagaries of vintage determine whether conditions are present to Botrytise the grapes. The making of Noble One is never rushed, each vine represents an individual harvest, as the optimal day of picking may vary greatly from block to block and row to row.

From time to time at Crawford River, when vintage conditions are just so, the capricious botrytis cinerea blights a parcel or two of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. This however can be a blessing of nature, if a spell of clear skies and sunny days, just before the time of picking, works its magic by drying out the berries and intensifying the natural sugars. The uniquely favourable mesoclimes of the Henty region are heaven sent for white wines, even more so when mother nature sets the stage for a toothsome sauternes style to rival the very finest.

A tiny appellation named Ste. Croix-du-Mont, directly across the Garonne River from Sauternes has come to prominence as a viable alternative to it's famous neighbour, with which it shares a similar mesoclime and growing conditions. Chateau des Tours is the second label by Chateau Loubens, who are famous for their toothsome and succulent, finely textured dessert wines. Quite simply, a spectacular treat, be the first to discover Chateau des Tours before the secret's out. Beautifully fruited in its youth, Château Des Tours is elegant, concentrated and rich.

Château Des Tours is the second wine of the famous Château Loubens, flagship of the Sainte-Croix-Du-Mont appellation, which is carefully run by M. Arnaud de Seze, one of the best properties of the Sainte Croix du Mont appellation. Sainte-Croix-du-Mont is an important sweet white wine appellation on the right bank of the Garonne whose wines, at their best, bear a striking resemblance to those made across the river in Sauternes. Beautifully fruited in its youth, Château Des Tours is very elegant. Concentrated and rich, it can age many years.

Castelli are all about harvesting precious parcels of fruit, to achieve vintages of the finest artisanally crafted wines. Botrytis affected grapes are painstakingly picked just as the noble rot reaches optimal infestation. An extended term of skin contact imparts richly radiant hues, preparing the palate for the substantial complexity of flavours to come. Sweet, candied orange peel and marmalade exude from the glass, seasoned by saffron and wildflower spice. Intense, complex and pure, balanced by an exquisite core of crisp fruit acidity.

Fashioned from Muscat of Alexandria grapes with a small percentage of Cienna to blush the wine a steamy Rosé colour. Cienna is a hybrid of Cabernet Sauvignon and the rare Spanish varietal Sumoll, developed by Australia's CSIRO. Together they translate into a sunny pink wine of moderate alcohol that's cheery and ripe with sultry red berry characters. Moscato Rosa is so delicate and fresh that it's irresistible on its own. With food, it makes the perfect match to any recipes which incorporate fruit. Unbeatable with pizza.

Muscat of Alexandria is part of the exotic family of Muscat variants. A lusciously fruity grape, it produces delicate and perfumed, crisp white table wines. This delightfully versatile style of Muscat is tailor made for the Australian climate, the wine of choice for relaxed enjoyment alongside fine food and cheery company. The zingy tropical fruit flavours are upfront and prominent, whilst the light spritzyness provides a refreshingly clean finish. Serve well chilled and enjoy whilst young and vibrant.

Botrytis affected Semillon makes much of the world's great and most flavourful wines. Bimbadgen have taken the time to find the ideal site in Australia with a rare confluence of sunshine and soil, optimal rainfalls and balmy clime, that unique alchemy of environmental conditions necessary for the rampant growth of the fungus Botrytis Cinerea. Out of the finest vintages, a wonderful dessert wine is made from the fruit, complex and earthy with subtle charry, nutty oak balanced by citrus peel and straw, candied fruit and a touch of nettle on the finish.