Nikka Yoichi 10yrs old Whisky (45%) NV (Gift box)

Nikka Yoichi 10yrs old Whisky (45%) NV (Gift box)This dry medium gold colored Yoichi Single Malt Whisky 10 year is powerful, with opulent sea aromas, such as seaweed, oyster shell and sea breeze. In addition, the wax, toffee, burnt sugar, vanilla and smoke notes all add to its complexity. Spicy on the palate, it offers a lingering mineral finish.

A markedly ripe yet fresh and cool nose offers up a beguiling array of spice

This is an imposing but graceful wine that is presently exceptionally firm and like the Grands Echézeaux

A wine of exceptional balance and long aging potential

A close second (and who knows how they might perform at different times and with different foods) is the 2012 Cariad Proprietary Red Wine

the palate provides a good concentration of taut

La Violette’s 2006 is a 100% Merlot cuvee that is running on all cylinders

and before they sell 2005 and 2006

bright and layered nose reflects notes of cool red and black cherry

spice and violet hints

cedar wood and a rich

This isn't quite as floral as the Amoureuses but it's even spicier with its purple fruit

An absolutely compelling wine