From 500mL. Dark amber/orange colour. Aromas of orange rind and caramel. Medium-bodied with orange rind and Grand Marnier. Moderate finish, ~20-25s. A little harsh on the finish. Needs more cellar time. Hold for 3+ years. 88 points (11/06/2004).

Tasted (not blind) at Resurrection Cup I, 5/21/2005.

This was a beautiful sweet wine. On the night of the tasting, it showed excellent balance, with moderate sweetness, but there was a slight astringency on the finish. This wine showed much better on the next night, when the finish lengthened and the harshness on the finish had disappeared.

I just decided to pour myself another small glass as I type this, after it has been refrigerated for four days. It shows some cinnamon on the nose, with a bit of alcohol peeking through. On the palate, this has a full body, with apricots, oranges and Grand Marnier (you called it, futronic), and maybe a hint of honey (though it could be the texture more than the actual flavor). The alcohol does peek through on the finish, which is a little bit shorter than I remember from Sunday.

Still a very nice wine, and holding up well after four days.

Mike