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Medium-plus intensity nose. In a blind tasting, I would be thinking Chardonnay with the tree fruits of apples and pears but there is a lot of spice here–not oak spice but rather exotic spices. On the palate, there is a lot of weight and texture–things that would indicate new oak except for the complete absence of oak flavors. Medium-plus acidity balances the weight of the fruit well but could be a tad higher. Moderate length finishes ends on the pear and spice notes.

There is a hint of the exotic present on the ripe pear and essence of apple-scented nose. The exceptionally rich, generous and fleshy flavors possess better volume and notably better complexity on the lingering and reasonably well-balanced finale. This isn't a classic vintage for this wine but it is not without appeal.