A juicy nose with aromas of barley, blossoms, and berries beckons. Big red wine notes of ruby port to start, quickly followed by golden honey, lightly toasted cereals, sharp fresh strawberries in a strawberry balsamic, a dollop of vanilla cream, a hint of red delicious apple, red pears, a touch of rose, plus a pinch of cocoa, and finally caramel. A little hot and prickly on the tongue, revealing its youth, but still quite enjoyable. Initially syrupy sweet, honey with a hint of chocolate, then quickly followed by a nice citrus hit, sour orange and ruby grapefruit, along with some hot pepper and cinnamon. Then the sweetness returns with strawberry jam, musky grape, and a little nuttiness taking it from scotch to cream sherry territory. Medium bodied, with a milky texture. Legs are fast at first but multilayered and interesting, streaking down the glass at the start, but ending up in a beautiful ring of heavy udders. The finish is moderate in length, fairly dry yet soft and pleasant. Chocolate covered raisins, a hint of maple, a drop of balsamic glaze, walnut like oak tannins, and vanillin. Nose: 9 Palate: 8 Body: 8 Finish: 8