80% Vermentino 20% Clairette
Deep yellow with amber tinge. Advanced color for vintage - sealed with a synthetic cork. Interesting nose: immediate beeswax impression. Almost-ripe strawberry and pineapple juice fruit with baked pear tart coming through late along with almond paste and nougat. Overall, a low toned, thick nose with some oxidised bruised apple character. An anise note emerges. Full on palate with juicy and zingy acidity. Viscous mouth feel is appealing, but bitter collard greens show on mid-palate. Finishes with papaya and black liquorice. This is a 'difficult' wine - somewhat off-beat, but complex. It has its own unique appeal and is calling out for Lobster or Herb Butter Pasta.
$23
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