Rich amber color, light bodied. Nose: strong sherry cask influence, honey, sweet fruit basket, cherries, dark cocoa, and a touch of cinnamon. Palate: mellow and warming. Honey and fresh fruit, unsweet cocoa, faint hint of oak, mild touch of nutmeg and clove. Finish: bright, with lingering honey, mild clove spice, and ripe green apples.