88 / 100
The fruit gives this a clear point of interest: plums, berries and dried apples on the nose lead into dried fruit and Christmas cake on the palate. I like that progression, though chocolate and toffee share the space with the fruit, while earthy leather adds a less sweet note. The medium-thick, oily mouthfeel suits those richer flavours. Tart cherries bring the fruit back on the medium-to-long finish, alongside dark chocolate, warming spice and oak tannins. For a preference toward fruit character, the nose and finish are especially appealing. The palate is darker and richer, which makes the contrast interesting, though it may be less compelling for someone looking for fruit to stay in the foreground throughout.
Reviewed by cinnamonkoi
- Nose
- Plums, Berries, Dried apples, Chocolate
- Palate
- Medium-thick, oily mouthfeel, Dried fruit, Christmas cake, Chocolate, Earthy leather
- Finish
- Tart cherries, Dark chocolate, Warming spice, Oak tannins