"This wine single-handedly changed the way Australian's thought about sweet white table wines, introducing botrytis cinerea to the mainstream winemaking..."
_{WINE Magazine, January 2000}

"A better wine than the more expensive French Chateau d’Yquem."
^{US Wine Educator, Frank Stone, May 1984}

"The world’s most successful sweet wine."
^{John Parkinson, Winestate Magazine, 1986}

"A world class wine - very french in character that deserves every accolade"
^{Times On Sunday, 1987}

I have no problems in placing the De Bortoli sauternes alongside Penfolds Grange Hermitage, the 20-year-old Lindemans Semillons and the best Petaluma Chardonnays, as Australia’s greatest winestyles."
^{James Halliday, The Weekend Australian, June 1992}

"A triumphant taste…Quite amazing…This is a monster of a wine."
^{UK Wine Magazine, July 2000}

"Ideal for picking oneself up after a bad day. Australia's most celebrated dessert wine is intensely honeyed with a touch of bitter orange. Glorious on its own or with rich starters puddings or cheese. It's worth tucking away to see how it develops"
^{GQ Magazine, January 2011}

"Ever wondered how that bottle of Noble One you’ve stashed away might age?  And how does the wine once labelled De Bortoli Sauternes stack up with the real McCoy, Sauternes from Bordeaux?  Now’s your chance to find out." For more
^{Sarah Ahmed, The Wine Detective, 08 September 2009}