Taster

Nose: Caramel and biscuits. Soft fudge. A trace of Eucalyptus in the background. (Mint YoYos?). More citric acidity with water.

Palate: Initially light, but becomes cloying and denser. Caramel and cereal notes dominate throughout.

Finish: More of the same. Perhaps a trace of lemon right at the end.

Comment: Twix, anyone?

Score: 6.8

Taster

Nose: Light. Immature. Dried orange peel, dry oak, dry leaves. Flat champagne (green fruits) Strange. Distant. Lifeless.

Palate: Seems dilute. Splits on the palate with alcohol going one way, fruit going another and oak seeming old and grubby. Off-dry.

Finish: Occurs halfway up the palate. Peach stone bitterness. Abrasive. Very young.

Comment: As rough as an alcoholic one-eyed stevedore’s stubble after a weekend on the tiles.

Score: 5