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Sunday, February 18, 2024 - I think 2008 was hot for SA so I was worried this could be forward-developed and tired, but thankfully it's still in very good condition.
Colour is still pale to mid-yellow. Kerosene the dominant note on the nose but it's not overpowering, there's plenty of lime and lemon citrus alongisde it as well as some honeysuckle and other florals.
On the palate the lime is dominant and has a moxture of fresh lime and more developed Bickfords lime cordial. Also some lemon curd and honey. The wine has gained some weight with a roundness and texture in the mouth, though the acidity is strong and zippy, almost spritzy.
Great stuff and probably peaking now, at least for my taste. The acid is still strong so I don't think it's going to fall away too soon, but I think the current flavour profile is a good balance of fresh and developed fruit and I don't see a benefit waiting for the freshness to all turn mature.

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