This wine has a pleasantly oaky nose and a rather broad palate. It smells of sweet spice, vanilla extract and glazed almonds. The moderately intense though somewhat short flavors bring on toasted walnuts and orchard fruit. The vigorous, generous palate feels thick and cloying. While struggling with overall balance, the wine does have a solid medium-length finish. Drink now–2017.

— Published (4/26/2017)