Nose: Honey, Carmel, Butterscotch, Oak, Vanilla, Butter Palate: Pepper, Honey, Herbal, Minerality, Melon Finish: Honey, Floral, Honeysuckle, Grass, Hay
A nice repo that leans into the spices. I picked up a hearty amount of baking spice, cinnamon, caramel, floral components, pepper, cooked agave, light minerality, vanilla, and a touch of honey.
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