Pask 'Declaration' Tawny 1998 Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

As I pour this wine the room immediately fills with the scents of port and familial aromas. A true tawny colour with a ruddy hue. Aromas of date and raisin, five spice and leather, a lick of prune and exotic complexity. The bouquet overall reminds me of Xmas mince pies and cacao. On the palate a silky smooth touch quickly layers in flavours of baking spices and dates, complexities from wood and warmth of alcohol. Flavours begin to mirror the bouquet. The sweetness level is perfect, the dryness from alcohol the same. A lengthy finish, defined and rather fantastic. Beautifully packaged, perfectly aged and delicious.

96 Points

Outstanding

RRP from https://www.pask.co.nz/collections/declaration-wine