Tasting notes

Appearance: Natural colour; dark red golden, clear and bright Nose: Very rich, mature oak; chocolate; fudge Palate: Full, rich burst of flavour; soft honey; nutty toffee Finish: Rich, long and surprisingly sweet for its age

Rating

Wine Enthusiast 96 points (May 2006) The nose offers subtle aromas of unsweetened coconut, bacon fat, and dark toffee with additional toasty scents of apple crisp, dates and oak. The palate entry is rich and fresh; the midpalate features flavors of bacon fat, dark honey, fudge, and bitterswe — P.P. (4/1/2006) — 96-100