Enigmatic, idiosyncratic, charismatic

Some of us found the nose slightly quirky and idiosyncratic (like ourselves – so not a criticism); sherry trifle, syrup sponge, pomegranate, tobacco, and plum jam and marzipan chocolates. The palate delivered Christmas cake, polvorónes and dark chocolate with cherry pieces, sherry wine spilled on leather, spiced figs and liquorice. The reduced nose provided endless amusement – cola bottle chews, ginger biscuits and blackcurrant cordial – with one Panellist recalling sipping a herb and spice-packed German digestif in a stable. On the palate, we now noted perfumed dried fruits (rum and raisin, balsamic-glazed figs), before a finish of nutmeg, clove, anise and ‘‘holding a flamencoist’s guitar in your teeth’’.