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"An abundance of earthy aromas, leather, tobacco with layers of charred wood, dark chocolate and treacle toffee. Full bodied spice front followed by vanilla, honey and dried apricot."

"Bright golden amber color. pleasant aromas of walnut nougat, hay, orange spice cake, and dried heather follow through on a soft, silky entry to a dryish medium body with creamy cereal, honeyed nut, mossy river stone, salt flake, and peppercorn notes. Finishes with a pleasant vanilla cream, mineral dust, and oak spice fade. A nice sipper."

"Bright old gold color. Nuanced aromas of dried ginger, vanilla salt water taffy, cereal, and beeswax follow through on a a soft, silky entry to a dryish medium body with cream, lemongrass, and brown sugar notes. Finishes with a long, warming praline and spice fade. Excellent vibrancy of flavor and balance." Gold Medal.

"Golden amber color. Aromas of honeycomb, glazed scone, heather and dried papaya follow through on a soft, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with anise cookie powder and toasted grain notes. Finishes with a long, delicately spicy, chalk accented fade. Nicely put together." Silver Medal.

"Lovely scents of sweet grains, sugared breakfast cereal and pine make for pleasing sniffing. Entry is nimble, gently sweet, almost piney and honeyed; the midpalate stage carries on with style and smoothness, as the taste profile remains steadfast and mildly sweet. Finishes with a honey thrust that’s exhilarating and delightful." 85-89 pts. Reviewed by: The Wine Enthusiast 85pts

"Medium amber color. Honey, toasted grain, hay, iodine, and citrus marmalade aromas. A silky entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body of honeyed nuts and grains, dried apples and citrus, praline, and peppery spice flavors. Finishes with a long, refreshing, off-dry, spicy bread dough finish. Nice style and balance of flavors."

"Bright golden amber color. Lovely aromas of honeyed nuts and cereal, dried lavender, delicately herbal peat, yeasty dough, and beeswax follow through on a rich entry to a dryish medium-full body with ginger and praline notes. Finishes with a long, grassy peppery spice fade. Excellent." Gold Medal.