Intense and richly sweet, this wine is also balanced, with both botrytis and baked-apple acidity coming through. This essential dryness gives the wine a dense core and aging potential. A high proportion of Sémillon adds its weight at the end. Drink from 2020. Roger Voss
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Alcohol13.5%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryDessert
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ImporterTaub Family Selections
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Date Published3/1/2020
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