Taster

Nose: Tangy, quite spirity. Water releases tender fruity notes of ripe pear. Hint of fresh oak.

Palate: Very fruity. Reminds me of a pear eau-de-vie. Juicy. Vanilla. Unexpectedly soft on the palate.

Finish: Quickly fades, a slight bitterness.

Comment: Frisky to say the least! The palate is much more talkative and pleasant than the nose. Would be great in a granite with strawberries.

Score: 7.3

Taster

Nose: Young and clean. Light lemon, orange zest, cocoa, apricot. Harder edge with water (fishmonger's slab?).

Palate: Very citric with a smooth fruit syrup mouthfeel. Dries as it moves becoming bracken-like.

Finish: Dry. A little hot, even when dilute.

Comment: Has firm and sweet elements but they're not linked.

Score: 7.3