A notably ripe but not really exotic nose of white peach, pear, seaweed and a touch of honeysuckle blends into impressively concentrated and overtly rich, full and powerful flavors that seem naturally elegant and refined while maintaining superb focus on the almost painfully intense finish. There is excellent persistence and fine complexity on the beautifully lingering finale. For my taste this has arrived at its peak even in magnum format though I underscore that it will continue to age for years to come. I would also note that this needs to be kept appropriately cool while you're enjoying it so that the flavors do not lose their focus.
Allen Meadows - Score: 92 (2013 April)
A notably ripe but not really exotic nose of white peach, pear, seaweed and a touch of honeysuckle blends into impressively concentrated and overtly rich, full and powerful flavors that seem naturally elegant and refined while maintaining superb focus on the almost painfully intense finish. There is excellent persistence and fine complexity on the beautifully lingering finale. For my taste this has arrived at its peak even in magnum format though I underscore that it will continue to age for years to come. I would also note that this needs to be kept appropriately cool while you're enjoying it so that the flavors do not lose their focus.