The nose is full and rich and quite smooth. There are notes of foam bananas and sherried peels. Dried fruits and a oily nut note with hazelnut and walnut. There are notes of chewy, slightly tannic oak with pepper and pep. The palate is full-bodied and balanced. There are notes of walnut oil which provides a silken smooth lubrication. There are notes of damson jam and apple blossom. The finish is long and spicy.