Taster

Nose: Mature and deep. Stewed tea, dried cherry, fig, madeira cake mix alongside some tomato/balsamic rancio notes.

Palate: Slightly tannic grip think hard toffee dried blossom rich with substance. light to medium fruits lovely balance.

Finish: XXX (triple x-ED)

Comment: Just needs a little more in the middle.

Score: 8

Taster

Nose: Sherry leaves its mark. Rubber, dried currants, damp cellar.

Palate: Smooth and sweet. Elegant display of sherried notes : deep toffee, chocolate, candied chestnuts, figs. Touch of sulphur. Soft spices.

Finish: Lingering, chocolatey. Liquorice. Delicate spiciness (nutmeg). Tobacco leaves.

Comment: A classic sherry. Oak is perfectly integrated. So elegantly balanced.

Score: 8.3