A honeyed nuttyness is present in the aromas, with the nose at this stage seeming restrained. Flavours then burst open on the palate with a tropical/citrus clean acidity counter-balanced with new French oak characters. A deliberate degree of oxidation adds to complexity. 13.0% alc/vol.

Gold colour. Touch oxidized. Herb garden/ toast aromas. Grapefruit/ toasty aromas, tangy acidity finishes quite steely dry. Sweet and sour wine. 75 points.

Medium brassy colour. Oxidised with touches of VA. Oak component still showing but the fruit is over developed. 13% Alc 80 points – Now