86 / 100
The rich honeycomb and jammy fruit sound inviting, while the palate’s citric acidity and heavy pepper bring a sharper edge. That push and pull gives this a lively character rather than a purely sweet one.
Reviewed by birch.sparrow
- Nose
- Browned honeycomb, Toasted almond torte, Dark red wine, Jammy fruits
- Palate
- Spice and sweetness, Citric acidity, Boozy pears, Heavy pepper spice
- Finish
- Honeycomb, Lingering spice and building tannins, Pepper, Dark chocolate with almond flavoring