1st The only downside is the cork not only broke, but the part that remained crumbled, and parts fused to the inside of the bottle neck which required the bottle to be decanted & strained. Want to come back with tasting notes, as now eating pizza and want an accurate reference to nose, pallet and finish My initial notes would be pure decadence Sherry from start to finish Smooth As close to perfection as one can get Balanced Not 1 sharp edge anywhere along the way Very pleasant finish