January 26, 2024 - Green tinge to rim; flamboyant nose; rumbustious, very rich, lively acidity; gorgeous. At peak.
July 27, 2023 - This bottle was in very good condition. Deep gold colour, more fragrant than I remember from previous recent bottles but in a similar place with developed citrus marmalade, creme brulee character. Great stuff.
April 8, 2023 - Looking noticeably more developed than I remember from last year, more caramel and burnt toffee and less citrus notes.
Still enjoyable but perhaps fading rather than staying on the plateau for a long time. Might open another bottle soonish to see if it's a consistent development or a one-off.
July 17, 2022 - There's been some bottle variation with these but the good ones are so fucking good, especially if you consider QPR.
Tangy marmalade with apricot, baking spice, and enough burnt toffee to offset the sweetness but not so much that the bitterness is unpleasant. Great stuff.
April 29, 2022 - Brought this to a wine appreciation workshop at The Panorama, organised by my colleague.
Gold in colour. Beautiful cream on the nose and palate, with honey, apricot, tropical fruits, mandarin oranges, ripe pineapples, and marmalade jam.
Amazing wine. Perfect when paired with desserts, wonderful when drank on its own.
April 26, 2022 - Deep gold/light toffee colour. Apricot and rich orange marmalade flavours lead the way with some toffee and tawny characters starting to develop.
Quite mature for a Botrytis Sem but there's still good acidity so I think it's in a good spot now, but some people might think it's past its best if they a prefer younger more tropical style.
November 13, 2021 - Fruits n acids r the key component that simply make this bttl so delicious.long long life ahead
October 13, 2021 - NobleRottersSydney - New South Wales (Fix, St James, Sydney): {375ml, screwcap, 10.5%} [DavidM] Deep gold. Fully developed nose of candied apricot, heavy botrytis aroma, smoke, earth. Copper and brass. Decadently rich but not over-the-top. Medium/dry palate, with apricot, caramel, butterscotch. Still some acidity; with a longish finish. Nicely evolved; not so complex as Sauternes, but pretty good for the money. Ready to drink now.
October 20, 2020 - Open on my sister's birthday.
Amazing pineapple mango nose. Luscious. Think. Nicely balance.
Multiple layers of peach botrytis spice and honey finishing. Goes on and on and on. Invites you to another sip and another glass til the end of it, where you weep it has all been gone.
February 17, 2017 - Rich deep almost golden , floral nose like honeysuckle and flowers from fruit trees. A few swirls and this wraps the glass. Pick up hints of citrus and rose. Nice balance was afraid it was going to be a sugar bomb but there was just enough acid to really make this interesting, rolls on the tongue and gives all kings of wonderful fruit and tartness. Had with a wonderful apple tart and pine nut cookies. This was a gift but if I see it I will grab some.