WE94 Wine Enthusiast 5/1/1997
"Orange amber appearance. Moderately full-bodied. Sherry, smoke, honey, dried flowers, nuts. Big, rich oloroso kissed aromas lead a smooth, sweet sherry entry that expands on the palate through a nutty finish. Distinguished by a particularly velvety mouthfeel that puts this in the luxurious degestif style." (94 pts.)
WE90+ Wine Enthusiast 12/1/2002
"Amber hue. Nose offers a dry, saddle leather-like opening aroma; aeration stimulates deeper, more fully developed scents of ripe yellow fruits (banana, melon), honey, vanilla and Sherry. Palate entry shows succulent, assertive tastes of caramel, vanilla cake frosting and astringent oakiness while the midpalate turns delectably malty and sweet. Finishes Sherried and honeyed." (90–95 pts.)
WE95+ Wine Enthusiast 11/15/2008
"Stately aroma reminds me of butter — cream candies; further air contact reveals deeper scents of melon, white raisins, dried yellow plums and fudge. Entry is honey-sweet, ripe and fruity (dried yellow fruits, banana, pineapple, pear); midpalate is long, satiny, honeyed, eggy, fruity and balanced. Concludes on notes of Sherry, apricot, white raisins and light toffee." (95–95 pts.)