The fable of the tortoise and the hare

The nose, complex and attractive, combined captivating sweetness (butterscotch, fudge, sherbet straws) with a lively fruit attack of gooseberry, lemon, green apple and black pepper on ripe nectarines. The palate was a tortoise and hare contest between the youthful, woody intensity of walnut shells, dry oak and allspice and the more leisurely development of its sweet character – clover honey, vanilla custard, birnenbrot and cherry tarte tatin (which eventually crossed the finishing line under rose petal confetti). Water brought citrus zest, coconut and a hint of tar to the nose, while the palate found sugared almonds, cinnamon buns, buttered pastries and hibiscus.