91+ 2004 Kanu Kia-Ora Noble Late Harvest 7/19/08 ($20-375mL)
Chenin Blanc 12.0% alc 113g/L residual sugar
Color: Deep botrytus gold. (3.5) Bouquet: Noble rot, minerals, grapeseed, pear juice and apricot. (3.0) Body: Solid middleweight plus that coats the mouth with concentrated fruit and excellent acidity. Rich and silky.(3.5) Flavor: Parallels bouquet. (3.0) Finish: Parallels flavor and lingers, but not as intense or attractive. (2.5)
Overall: This is exceptional and delicious right now with its concentrated fruit and botrytus character. Drinks like a top-notch, sweet Vouvray. It should get more interesting with time. Classy stuff. (15.5)