87 / 100
Walnut and coffee cake with berry jam suggest a rich, sweet direction. The coastal notes and pinch of salt make it less straightforward. I’m not sure an oak-led reading is supported here; the fruit and coastal contrast seem more central.
Reviewed by raincheck.fox
- Nose
- Walnut and coffee cake, Berry jam, Coastal aromas with a whisper of peat
- Palate
- Brown sugar, Cherry liqueur, Orange peel, A pinch of salt
- Finish
- Dark chocolate covered stem ginger, Lengthy and rich