First whiffs pick up potent scents of alcohol and rancio; after seven minutes in the glass, layers of walnut butter, linseed oil, charred oak, mocha and minerals enchant the nose. Palate entry is hot, caramel-like and sweet; midpalate offers intense flavors of raisins and other dried fruit, oak, marzipan and that touch of nobility, rancio. Finishes boldly, richly…
— P.P.
(6/1/2003)
The potent aroma features leathery and intensely woody scents with atypical notes of brown sugar and molasses. The palate entry is startlingly sweet, oaky and balanced; after water is added the midpalate leaps with bittersweet flavors of cocoa bean, vanilla extract and corn husk. Concludes fiery, candy sweet and intensely oaky. An over-the-top experience that…
— P.P.
(11/27/2006)
The nosing passes find dry, cardboard/parchment-like and biscuity/grainy smells. The palate entry is heavy, honey sweet and moderately oaky; midpalate features flavors of pork rind, bacon fat, nougat, walnut paste and chocolate-covered cherries. Finishes with huge waves of sweet oak, sweet corn, and dark fudge tastes. Add mineral water before tasting.
— P.P.
(12/1/2007)