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"Charming, fuller-weight rendition of SSB. Beautifully delineated olfactory elements here while still nascent: ripe yellow peach, thyme and marjoram, and almond blossom. Encircling these more orotund delights there is an altogether slighter wreath of grass-clippings and tarragon, and some saline minerality in support. The palate has a pleasing plumpness, ample fruit never tipping into opulence courtesy of the cool-climate phenolics. Further ripe yellow orchard fruit abounds, together with green hazelnuts and stone-fruit kernel/almond meal. Freshness arrives in a bracing wave of fine acidity, buoyed by slight lemongrass and pink grapefruit characters on the close. Delicious." - David