Winemaker Note: From its golden color to its opulent aromas of sweet pear, nectarine, spiced apple, lemon zest, pineapple, toasted coconut, hazelnuts, nutmeg and roasted grain, this is a flashy wine. It proves, as might be expected, extremely rich in the mouth, where flavors suggesting pear liqueur, apple tart and pineapple upside-down cake all make an appearance. The wines lavish texture is as evident in its very long finish, but bright fruit acidity curbs any tendency toward heaviness, keeping things in balance. Terrific now for its sheer drama, it will grow mellower and even more complex over the next year or two. 8 barrels produced.

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