Bright gold in colour and incredibly aromatic, the ripeness of the vintage is most pronounced initially; melon, perfume, and orange blossom slowly give way to fresh peach, honeysuckle and apricot. There�s very little overt oak influence on the nose, although it comes across subtly in the background as pie crust and toast. It�s the suppleness and silky mouthfeel that strike first, although there�s abundant mango and citrus with Meyer lemon here as well. The minerality is chalky and distinct, a beautiful contrast that layers in with the acid adding both complexity and depth. There�s slightly more wood on the transition to the finish, surfacing as baking spice and creme brulee. However, they�re handily overwhelmed by notes of Asian pear, mango and pineapple, absolutely delicious. In time, expect hazelnut and almond to appear.