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"A delicate armoa, with faint traces of oak wood, and slightly peppery. Light aromas of clove and cinnamon. The palate is characterized by honey-flavored note and a slight hint of licorice. Overall, this VSOP is smooth, harmonious, and subtle."

"The aroma is a sweet/sour, tangerine/Mandarin orange perfume that never stops enchanting. At the palate entry the orange zest’s acidity mingles gracefully with the Cognac’s alcohol, making for delicious drinking. Satiny finish." 90-95 pts.

"The rounded bouquet features tropical fruit notes of banana and guava, smells of ripe grapes and kiwi and a subtle spiciness. The palate entry is luscious, gently fruity and keenly acidic; midpalate flavors include kiwi, white grapes, raisins, and a vegetal quality. Finish is ripe, delicately spiced, and delicious. An old favorite." 90-95 pts.

"Cream, toasted hazelnut, and wispy anise aromas. A soft, gentle entry leads to a very smooth and supple dryish light-to-medium body of anise cookie, fig, and wet mineral flavors. Finishes with a breezy sweet spice, dried fruit, cream and granola like fade. Tasty. Best Buy."

"With its beautiful sheer pink colour and sensuous bottle Nuvo exudes beauty & class. Nuvo allows people to celebrate the joy of life on a daily basis with a unique Sparkling Liqueur."

"The first sniffs scream “black currants”; further aeration brings out the scent of black currant nicely, without fanfare, jamminess or sweetness. Palate entry is tart, concentrated and curranty; the midpalate is more balanced in that the natural acids offset the intense preserves-like sweetness. Aftertaste is long, more bittersweet than sweet and luscious." 96-100 pts.

"Deep copper color. Reserved aromas of raisins in cream follow through on a soft , slightly flat entry to a dryish medium body with toasted oat, hay, and mild spices notes. Finishes with a brisk pepper spice and white ash fade. A sturdy VSOP for for mixing." Silver Medal.