Nose: Sharp, acrid, and nutty. The nuts here are odd, like nearly-rancid walnuts. At first, this is off-putting, but it does grow on you. Lemon zest, damp hardwood sawdust, and a light, airy cereal note, like dry breakfast cereal. The whole is pervaded by a hard-to-place acidic note in between crushed grape skins, fino sherry, and grappa. After a rest in the glass, dusty golden raisins emerge.

Palate: Thin bodied. Dry and austere. Faint malty sweetness, dusty hay, and more grape skins. That weird acidic note returns.

Finish: Short. Dry and oaky, with a bit more sweetness – apricot jam. No bitterness.

With Water: A few drops of water intensify the hay notes, nearly making them barnyardy. They also bring out some hazelnut and more citrus peel. There seems to be more sugar on the palate. You can’t go wrong with a little water here, just don’t dilute it too much – stick to drops.