2003 Caves Messais Colheita

[Eric Menchen]

This has a deep orange, burnt sienna color. For aroma, the first thing I notice is a musty closet or attic character. Swirling then gives spirit, cedar, sandalwood, and a little bit of butter. Then there is some almond and fruit, cherry, and Jolly Rancher red candy. Yummy, yummy flavor, sweet and fruity, with orange, plum, caramel, brown sugar, and toffee. The acid is not strong, but sufficient to play with the sugars. 93 points. I would have scored this higher had it not been for that mustiness in the aroma, but that persisted throughout the tasting.