Very typical perfumed nose, much more intense than the preceding wines. Much richer fruit. The mid- palate is very luscious with strong acids & some orange peel accents. It has power but isn’t too heavy. Long, high acid & persistent fruit on the finish.
Medley of key lime lemon zest & yuzu. Beyond the citrus nose with green banana honeydew & cardamom. Aromatic expression carries through on the palate where it finds balance with flaky pie crust & creamy richness. Layered with oak spice & balanced acidity.
90pts Burghound
Nose is comprised by notes of exotic tea plum & anise along with a subtle floral hint. There is again very good richness volume & vibrancy to the medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere balanced & sneaky long finale.
JS 96Pts.
Really firm & long with a solid core of tannins, earthy fruit & firmness. Medium to full body. Serious structure & length. Juicy & savory. Tension & form to this is beautiful.
Decanter 92Points.
The fruit ripens well here and the wine shows a ripe, exotic note on the nose, while the palate has a dense, rich texture, but the wine never loses sight of its balance. Lovely length and great potential for ageing
RP: 93. Aromas of red rose and crushed strawberries with a smooth, round palate and flavors of Japanese plum, warm cherry, and milk chocolate. A hint of creme de cassis and soft currant linger on the finish.
Shows aromas and flavors of red berries, herbs, and purple flowers. The palate is rich with ripe fruit and medium weight with bright acidity and fine tannins. Aging in up to 25% new Burgundian pièce brings notes of vanilla, toast, and baking spices.
After 18yrs in ex-Bourbon barrels old ex-Oloroso Sherry Butts ex-Port Pipes & ex-Madeira Drums work their magic for a minimum of 6 months, creating a whiskey rich & warming with a lingering malty sweetness & notes of cinnamon baked apple & biscuit.
