A HUGELY perfumed nose, with strong notes of plum gummy candy, fresh figs, with a slight spice, and vegetal hints that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. The color betrays the age, with prominent bricking to the edges, with a beautiful light rose core. The palate still has quite a bit of zing to it, with hints of tart cherries, plum jam, some overripe cranberry, and maybe some fig preserves, prominent floral notes towards the end, with a dry finish that betrays some tar and cigar smoke towards the back of the palate, but the breath still feels like fresh cut red roses.
A HUGELY perfumed nose, with strong notes of plum gummy candy, fresh figs, with a slight spice, and vegetal hints that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. The color betrays the age, with prominent bricking to the edges, with a beautiful light rose core. The palate still has quite a bit of zing to it, with hints of tart cherries, plum jam, some overripe cranberry, and maybe some fig preserves, prominent floral notes towards the end, with a dry finish that betrays some tar and cigar smoke towards the back of the palate, but the breath still feels like fresh cut red roses.
Jul 16th, 2023
The better of the bunch. At 7 years old it developed the best so far and held its structure. I’ve come to find Byron drinks better in the near term. Nose of cherry, cinnamon, a touch of clove, and tree bark. This one still may have life left...the tannins hit the outside rim of the tongue and acidity coats the entire top, rushing down the sides. It drinks light to medium and was nice with a slight chill. The palate hits with cinnamon, clove and cherry again. There’s a little dry earth, crimini mushroom element that pops up in the finish. Tasty stuff.
The better of the bunch. At 7 years old it developed the best so far and held its structure. I’ve come to find Byron drinks better in the near term. Nose of cherry, cinnamon, a touch of clove, and tree bark. This one still may have life left...the tannins hit the outside rim of the tongue and acidity coats the entire top, rushing down the sides. It drinks light to medium and was nice with a slight chill. The palate hits with cinnamon, clove and cherry again. There’s a little dry earth, crimini mushroom element that pops up in the finish. Tasty stuff.
May 11th, 2020
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
