87 / 100
The vanilla and sweet fruit appeal to me, while the mild chilli prickle keeps the sweetness from feeling too simple. Oak tannins add some grip to the finish. It sounds approachable, but not entirely soft.
Reviewed by first taste
- Nose
- Vanilla, Butterscotch, Cinnamon and nutmeg, Charred oak
- Palate
- Caramelised pear, Vanilla, Mild prickle of chilli oil
- Finish
- Spices fade, Sweet notes and soft fruits linger, Rich oak tannins