Oaky, with buttered toast flavors dominating the underlying oranges and peaches. A bit hot in alcohol, too.——S.H.(12/15/2011)—— 85

Fruit and acidity star in this wine; aging in neutral oak barrels has given it just a little softness and creaminess. With no malolactic fermentation, the acidity is quite crisp and stimulating, just what you want in a wine of this dryness. It scores high on the deliciousness scale, with pineapple, lime and apricot flavors.——S.H.(12/15/2007)—— 88