A wine from Hawke\u2019s Bay, in a vintage that will be remembered for COVID-19 but also for its excellent quality. A bright copper-yellow in the glass, with aromatics that reflect the name\u2026vanilla scented oak, spice, butterscotch as well as bags of stonefruit and citrus coming through. Medium to full bodied and with a rich, ripe and broad palate. Boldly oaked and with a zesty acidity atop that ripe lemon, peach and pear fruit flavour. Beyond the opening punch, the wine has a pleasing texture, and simple, slightly sweet and brash caramel notes. An easy-drinking old-school rendition that does what the name suggests, but lacks some depth and finesse. 88pts<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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