This wine begins with wonderful purple color & aromatics that fall within the black fruit spectrum. Blackberry preserve & currant syrup fill the senses & pique curiosity. As this wine opens up, the background notes of sweet vanillin & earth come forth.
Matured for approximately eight months in Symphony Barrels specifically designed for this expression, bringing to life something rich, complex and utterly unpredictable.
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.
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.
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.
RP 92Pts.
This wine is ripe and chocolaty, with notes of cedar and cassis. It's medium to full-bodied and represents a pretty classic, velvety style. Consider it a 200-yard drive down the middle of the fairway and be happy to drink it.
Deep gold color, hints of dried fruit & honey offset rich nutty aromas. Lush silky richness with an elegant slightly austere quality which is quite distinctive. Subtle dried fruit flavors underly, layers of caramel & nuts culminating in an endless finish.
Maple, dark chocolate, baked cherry, and toasted oak create a captivating, complex aroma. The palate presents rye spice with luscious oak undertones that lead to a luxurious, long-lasting finish.
