All SaintsI tasted this alongside the Morris Grand Muscat as a point of reference. Same same, but different. This, if you can have such a thing with Muscat, is more nervy and much brighter - all raisin, spice and peel to the Morris’ rich coffee liqueur. I couldn’t really tell you which one I preferred because I tippled through a glass of each with equal enjoyment, and after the serious analysis was over (about 34 seconds worth) I ate a piece of 75% dark chocolate and called it a night. Happy days (or nights).

Opens with a bit of VA which lifts complex and delightful Christmas time smells of raisin, nutty plum pudding, toffee and rancio up the nose. On the palate intense and focussed with great acid cut and shape through the mouth offering flavours of chocolate, raisin, mixed peel and spice. Intense and sweet but fresh with no cloying or heaviness and a superb long finish. Grand by name, Grand by nature.

Rated : 94 Points
Tasted : May08
Alcohol : 18%
Price : $60 (375ml)
Closure : Glass Stopper
Drink : 2008 - 2008+
Source : Winery Sample
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