Intense aromas of sassafras, black liquorice and brown spice lead a rich, creamy palate, with stewed persimmons and darker fruit adding depth. Smoky stone and slate notes emerge beneath the sweetness, giving the wine a savoury mineral counterpoint. Substantial yet balanced, it finishes long and layered. Serve lightly chilled with blue cheese, fruit tart or almond pastries.

Bright and layered on the nose, with pear, strawberry, lime blossom, bee pollen and a gentle thread of spice over apple blossom. The palate is pure, medium-full and vibrant, carrying a generous core of fruit above fine slate minerality. Fresh acidity shapes a long, complex and beautifully balanced finish.