I was quite excited about trying this wine, and when I accidentally dented the screwcap on arrival I was required to drink it immediately, not that it was a chore by any means.
A really classy nose: lemon, melon, minerals, nuts and cream – simple descriptors that don’t sound impressive but I can just smell the depth of fruit and I can sense the power. The palate is tight, lean and restrained, pure fruits with fine lemon and grapefruit acid; I can feel the hum of a V8 engine under the hood. This could be a Chablis or a White Burgundy I reckon – is that too bold a statement? I think it would be a very good options wine. A very impressive effort – I think I will have to break my wine moratorium for this one. Give it a couple of years to unwind.
Rated : 94 Points
Tasted : Nov06
Alcohol : 13.0%
Price : $52
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 – 2014
Source : Winery Sample