88 / 100
Orchard fruit and syrupy peaches set up a fruit thread that continues as baked peaches on the palate, then dried fruits in the finish. That shift appeals to me more than a single sweetness carried straight through. The palate is described as rich and full-bodied, with dark chocolate and gentle spice adding contrast to the fruit. Toasted oak on the nose gives way to polished oak in the long finish, where lingering sherry richness and a touch of black pepper bring a different emphasis. A hint of sea salt on the nose offers a small counterpoint to the sweetness. The full-bodied texture is the main draw for my taste, while the progression from orchard fruit to dried fruit gives the flavours room to develop.
Reviewed by teacup.tram
- Nose
- Sweet orchard fruits, Syrupy peaches, Toasted oak, Hint of sea salt
- Palate
- Rich and full-bodied, Baked peaches, Dark chocolate, Gentle spice
- Finish
- Long, Lingering sherry richness, Dried fruits, Polished oak, Touch of black pepper and citrus