Vinous - Score: 93 (2001 November)

Pale yellow-straw color. Fine, persistent mousse. Spicy, rich nose combines lime skin, grilled nuts, roasted corn, toffee, coffee and mushroom. Fresh, rich and concentrated, with intriguing flavors of almond, macadamia nut and toffee and lovely vinosity. Ripe, chewy and strong in extract, with a fairly full dosage and a suggestion of orange oil. Finishes ripe and very long; really clings to the palate. Like a very complex white wine with bubbles.