NOSE
Bright gold in color and incredibly
aromatic, the ripeness of the vintage
is most pronounced initially; melon,
perfume, and orange blossom slowly
give way to fresh peach, honeysuckle
and apricot. There’s very little overt
oak influence on the nose, although
it comes across subtly in the
background as pie crust and toast.
PALATE
It’s the suppleness and silky mouthfeel
that strike first, although there’s
abundant mango and citrus with Meyer
lemon here as well. e minerality
is chalky and distinct, a beautiful
contrast that layers in with the acid
adding both complexity and depth.
FINISH
ere’s slightly more wood on the
transition to the finish, surfacing
as baking spice and crème brûlée.
However, they’re handily
overwhelmed by notes of Asian
pear, mango and pineapple—
absolutely delicious. In time,
expect hazelnut and almond
to appear.