Rich Howard | a deep and rich nose, with plums, figs, twigs, tree bark, milk chocolate, lighter notes of cinnamon ice cream and fresh milk. the palate is full of sweet and spicy fruit, also plenty of dark chocolate, leather, tobacco and toasted oak here as well, a dash of bitter black coffee on the finish. a drop of water offers up red berries, pomegranate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate, an infusion of vanilla, a light dusting of cloves and cinnamon. the palate is now bursting with sweet berries and orange marmalade, hints of leather and tobacco remain. summary: a rich and robust sherried dram, a good balance of fruit, berries, chocolate and tobacco. [tasted blind for the 2011 Awards] |