A melody divine

Initial nosing revealed gooseberry sorbet, juicy fruit chewing gum, crushed nettles and New Zealand sauvignon blanc with cut grass and lemon barley water. Some reduction brought out notes of soft mints, green melon, exotic fruit pulps and lemon peel. The palate was robust in its texture and fruit character, delivering lots of fruit cordials, with hints of mint, lanolin, verbena and a lovely waxiness. Water brought stone fruits, plum eau de vie, cough drops and white tea with lemon slices. A curious mechanical element came through very subtly in the aftertaste.