I opened this up last night, had a quick taste, and thought it was pretty good. Now I think it’s outstanding.

It’s complex and nuanced with myriad smells - pear, white peach, almonds, milk (slightly sour), vanilla and clove spice oak. On the palate it bursts open with a river of lip smacking grapefruity acidity flowing over a bed of flint and mineral. Dry, tight and focussed it tastes of pear, citrus, spice and almonds but also has a savoury richness to offset the sparkling diamond-like acidity. Finishes long and clean leaving the mouth feeling thoroughly refreshed. Cool, classy and invigorating.

Rated : 94 Points
Tasted : Apr08
Alcohol : 13.5%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2011