TASTING NOTES FOR Hope Estate Late Harvest Verdelho 375ml Hunter Valley New South Wales 2014

🍷 Appearance
Deep golden yellow with rich amber highlights, showing viscosity and maturity in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Lush and expressive, revealing apricot, guava and candied citrus with lifted notes of orange blossom and mandarin. Subtle hints of marmalade and dried fruit add layered complexity.

👅 Palate
Lusciously sweet yet balanced, delivering flavours of marmalade, orange zest and dried apricot with touches of tropical fruit. The sweetness is vibrant rather than heavy, giving freshness and drinkability.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Viscous and velvety with a rich mouthfeel, balanced by refreshing acidity. The finish is long, smooth and lingering, with persistent citrus, honeyed fruit and a clean lift.

🍇 Overall Style
A lighter-style Hunter Valley dessert wine—bright, citrus-driven and beautifully balanced. Combines sweetness with freshness, making it approachable and highly drinkable rather than overly rich.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with fruit-based desserts, citrus tarts, panna cotta or blue cheese. Also excellent lightly chilled as a dessert in its own right.

BBD Verdict
A beautifully balanced sticky that delivers sweetness with freshness—vibrant, elegant and incredibly drinkable. A standout for mixed dozens when you want a dessert wine that appeals broadly without being too heavy.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen