89 / 100
The character rests on a clear contrast: crisp bonfire smoke and sea-salt notes meet caramel apples and brighter fruit. That gives the fruit a lively counterpoint rather than letting the smoky, earthy side dominate the whole picture. The palate sounds especially layered, moving from mineral, coastal flavours toward sweeter pineapple and candy notes. The finish brings fruit back, though the mild drying quality keeps it from sounding entirely soft or sweet.
Reviewed by SunbeamRover
- Nose
- Crisp, faint bonfire smoke with caramel apples and dry leaves, Sea spray alongside nectarine, peach and apricot, Fresh tarragon, sage and a hint of lavender
- Palate
- Oily, mineral and salty, with wood-fire smoke and dry leaves, Menthol, lemon and lime, bruised kiwi and oyster-shell notes, Tinned pineapple, syrup and jelly tots emerge toward the back
- Finish
- Peat and tea leaves, with returning sweets and fruit, Passion fruit, mild drying and a salty aftertaste