1999 Golden Botrytis Riverina Kings Valley, Australia 375ml

The 1999 Golden Botrytis from Riverina—specifically the Miranda Sémillon Golden Botrytis—is a luscious Australian dessert wine that’s mellowed beautifully with age. Based on community reviews and vintage style, here’s a likely tasting profile:

Nose: Rich and aromatic, with notes of marmalade, lemon curd, and dried apricot.

Palate: Sweet and syrupy, offering flavors of raisins, candied citrus, and honeyed stone fruit. The texture is thick.

Finish: Medium to long, with lingering caramel, citrus peel, and a faint herbal or nutty edge. This wine was crafted in the style of botrytised Sémillon—less intense than De Bortoli’s Noble One but quicker to develop, often showing marmalade and vanilla when young, and evolving into caramel and spice with age