Ermitage, Vin de Paille, 2010

(100% marsanne): Bright gold. Exuberant pear, peach and honey aromas, with anise, ginger and nutmeg qualities adding complexity. Bright, sweet ginger- and mineral-accented orchard fruit flavors show excellent depth and clarity, with an orange peel note adding back-end cut. Expands with air and finishes with impressive energy and sweetness. This wine is quite a bit more lively than the lush 2009 version.