2017 Vitovska

Masses of exotic florals and spices greet the senses as the 2017 Vitovska wafts up from the glass. Anise, wild flowers and musky dried nectarines can all be found with further coaxing. It’s round and pliant in feel, yet with a tart citrus core that mixes with its floral perfumes and a balanced inner sweetness to create a highly pleasurable experience. This tapers off with length, taking on a hint of vanilla custard, yet it stays remarkably fresh throughout. The 2017 is so pretty and accessible. Of note is that the Origine was not produced in 2017 due to heavy September rains. That fruit was instead used to make the best Vitovska possible.