Iwasaki Jozo Muscat Bailey A Honjyo

This is a distinct wine from the more expensive "Barrel-aged Muscat Bailey A". 12,5% alcohol. Youthful, vibrant black cherry color. Very ripe and expressive nose of blackberry-driven crushed forest fruits, some red cherry character and a hint of juicy plums. The wine is ripe yet pretty dry and rather light-bodied on the palate with lively flavors of black cherries, tart black berries and a little bit of crunchy cranberries. The wine is rather high in acidity whereas the tannins are …