Essi Avellan: Lifted varnishy nose with charred woody and molasses tones. Bizarre. Concentrated, oily, winey palate, with acidity kicking in toward the end. Clumsy and overdone. 85

Alex Hunt: Bright gold color but lots of Sherry on the nose here! Yeast influence aplenty, so more Amontillado than Oloroso. Lovely body and structure, with a persistent sort of crème caramel flavor. Satisfying but “out there”! 86

Tom Stevenson: I love this one! A truly complex, profoundly delicious (if that’s not an oxymoron) wine, with a mesmerizing (non-oak) vanilla richness on the finish. 95