88 / 100
There’s a cheerful sweetness here, with coconut and pineapple running through the nose and palate, while pear and banana custard give the fruit a softer, rounder feel. I like the contrast in the finish: violets and coconut stay present, but grapefruit sherbet, pepper and dry wood bring a drier edge. That keeps the sweet notes from feeling one-dimensional. A lively, dessert-leaning character with a welcome turn toward sharper, more savoury details.
Reviewed by teacup kettle
- Nose
- Vanilla marshmallows, Coconut macaroons, Pineapple juice, Violet blossom
- Palate
- Wildflower honey, Poached pear, Tinned pineapple, Banana custard, Hint of peach
- Finish
- Violets, Desiccated coconut, Grapefruit sherbet boiled sweets, Salty minerality, Pepper, Dry wood