It’s the color of marmalade and apple juice in the glass, with thick, syrupy legs. The aromas change their focus with oxygen and time in the glass, shifting from lanolin, lemon candle wax and honey to green melon and banana peel. Upon first sip, this white wine feels thick and powerful. I think the thickness and density of this would surprise a lot of people, pleasantly, I’d wager. But the acid slides in a few seconds later, another surprise, and it begins to feel like you’ve just sucked a fresh lemon. There’s some serious minerality in this wine as well, like that shot of lemon juice was poured onto a fresh oyster. Combined with that flavor and sensation, hints of peanut shell and toffee carry onto the finish.
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4/16/2012 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 88 Points
It’s the color of marmalade and apple juice in the glass, with thick, syrupy legs. The aromas change their focus with oxygen and time in the glass, shifting from lanolin, lemon candle wax and honey to green melon and banana peel.
Upon first sip, this white wine feels thick and powerful. I think the thickness and density of this would surprise a lot of people, pleasantly, I’d wager. But the acid slides in a few seconds later, another surprise, and it begins to feel like you’ve just sucked a fresh lemon. There’s some serious minerality in this wine as well, like that shot of lemon juice was poured onto a fresh oyster. Combined with that flavor and sensation, hints of peanut shell and toffee carry onto the finish.
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9/19/2011 - watskyej wrote: 92 Points
Pineapple and apricot nose, mineral and toast palate, rich buttery finish.
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7/24/2008 - LoireFan wrote: 92 Points
Wow, this was quite nice and still young. Would buy again.
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6/1/2008 - jmh st louis wrote: 91 Points
Again a lovely blend of honey and tart citrus. Delicious.
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5/3/2008 - jmh st louis wrote: 89 Points
caramel and honey and apricots with a mix of brandy snifter. A little cloying. KB thought it bad.
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