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Nose:<\/strong> Packed with overripe tropical fruit \u2013 pineapple, banana, and mango. Of course, plenty of varnish, acetone, and warm spices too.
Palate:<\/strong> Not quite as wild as the nose, but still far from gentle. Relatively light and ethereal mouthfeel, with strong notes of exotic fruit, varnish, and salt.<\/p>\n