Aroma: A lot going on. A little acidity, maybe lemon, a sweetness of ripe fruit and honey, and an herbaceous/earthy aroma as well.
Mouthfeel: Medium-heavy body, leaves kind of a film behind.
Flavor: I get a pretty strong alcohol/boozy note off of this one, along with a kind of earthy/herbaceous/floral/savory note, maybe a bit of bell pepper or other green veggies. Finish is very herbal/floral, and leaves a lavendar or rose flavor in the mouth well after drinking.
Overall: Interesting wine. Fruity and floral without being sweet. Have to be in the right mood, but could enjoy this wine on its own. Pairing with food would take some thought, as it is pretty bold in both body and flavor, so traditional fish/chicken/light salad white wine pairings might not work out so well. The only thing that I find slightly off-putting is the distinct alcohol flavor mid-palate. As opposed to some other high alcohol wines, where there is a hot feeling throughout, but not a lot of ethyl flavor at any one point, this one has a distinct moment where ethanol is all you're getting, then goes back to its more pleasant flavors.
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