87 / 100
The appeal here is the way sweet orchard fruit and syrupy peach meet toasted oak and a hint of sea salt on the nose. On the palate, caramelised orange and baked peaches sit alongside dark chocolate and dried fruit, giving the fruit a richer, darker counterpoint. The finish is described as long, with sherry richness, polished oak and a little pepper and citrus. A substantial, fruit-led direction; the tea and herbal notes I tend to seek aren’t part of the documented character.
Reviewed by saltair_notebook
- Nose
- Sweet orchard fruits, Syrupy peaches, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted oak, A hint of sea salt
- Palate
- Caramelised orange, Dark chocolate, Baked peaches, Raisins, Figs, Gentle spice
- Finish
- Lingering sherry richness, Dried fruits, Polished oak, A touch of black pepper and citrus