Alison Buchanan: Pale yellow/green-gold in color, this offers hints of hints of biscuit, warm pastry and spice on the nose, allied to some dilute mineral character. The palate is slightly diffuse, lacking precision, with a vanilla-ice-cream character. Finish is long and rich in toasted oak accompanied by vibrant acidity. 14

Stephen Brook: Delicate, elegant nose, with discreet oakiness and a pronounced citrus character: lemon and lime. Fresh, delicate, indeed light, with some intensity of flavor rather than breadth of flavor. The oak is a bit overevident for my taste. No hidden depths here and, given the attractive attack, a disappointing lack of length. 14.5

Oz Clarke: Fairly pale. Full, soft, round, mellow style, a little spice, and fair, full, but dry glycerine texture. Just a hint of cedarwood. I sort of expect a little more flavor from this style. It’s good, but it promises more than it delivers. Attractive, full toast and spice, but all in a minor key. 15