Essi Avellan: Deep golden in color but with a browning hue. Reserved, mature nose, with very little fruit showing—this is more on the earthy-woody side. Full, rich, sweet, and viscous palate—better than what the nose initially suggested. Even so, it is touched by oxidation and has lost its primary fruity appeal. 16.5

Simon Field: Deep color, almost amber; a nose of toffee apple and brioche finds favor with a palate that matches patisserie notes with those from lateharvest orchards. Just a little bitter/raw on the finish, indicative of slight overaging. A shame, because there is much to like here... 15.5

Tom Stevenson: A deep color, with oxidizing aromas; this wine picked up a little as it warmed up in the glass, but not much. 15 (29 months post disgorgement, tasted 2014; 12%; 9g/l dosage; 25mg/l total SO2)