SF | Straw colour and distinctive nose of honeydew melon, oatmeal and poached pear; a hint of oxidation may be more charitably described as lemon posset, or meringue; why not. The palate is broad-based, somewhat rustic, with an earthy dimension, hints of peat and Cox apple, just the slightest spritz. 85
AJ | A decided gold (either deliberately or not -- we'll see). Clearly an oxygen-influenced style, though for me not chronically oxidised. Not hugely articulate aromatically -- some yellow plum and hazel aromas, though the oxidative style means that these aren't realised in a primary style. It may in fact be a light orange wine of some sort ... there are also some yeasty notes. Bright, attacking acidity dominates the palate, and the oxidative style provides framing and structure. Assertive wine which would be best with food.Drink Dates: 2024 - 2026. 84
RM | palid straw yellow with an overtly old fashioned toasty aroma rather overwhelming any fruit; fresher on the palate but rather flat and disjointed leading a to bruised apple finish.Drink Dates: 2024 - 2026. 80