Here Begins

Composed and gently savoury.

Oily dried fruit leads - fig flesh, date pulp, and prune skin - soft, rounded, and understated rather than sweet. A subtle umami note sits beneath, giving depth and weight to the fruit. Oak frames the nose cleanly, joined by a hint of freshly sealed wood - varnish and new timber - lending brightness and definition. The impression is delicate and intentional, with clarity reminiscent of early morning light.

Weighty and composed.

A pronounced, glossy oiliness spreads across the palate, carrying savoury depth before sweetness emerges. Soft umami leads - subtle, rounded, and persistent - followed by fig and date tones, more paste than fruit, lending density rather than lift. Oak asserts itself here, bringing structure and line, with fresh wood and pine adding clarity.

A clean, tightening edge develops - precise and mouth-watering - giving shape and momentum to the palate as it moves forward with calm authority.

Measured and enduring.

Wood, savoury fruit, and umami fade in slow succession, leaving a gently firm hold and a sense of continuity. The oiliness recedes gradually, maintaining presence without heaviness. What remains is composure and persistence - a finish that doesn’t conclude so much as it sets the direction, steady and assured.