Finish - The finish on this isn’t long but neither too short - a little sweetness lingers on with some woody notes, hints of caramel, and citrus spice floating around. I can’t say anything bad about this fortunately. As a matter a fact its probably my favorite blend now. Prevention is better than cure, and sulphur can act as a preventative fungicide and be applied as a spray or drench in the early season,” adds Philip. Taking care of leaf litter and pruning the yellow ones from the canes reduce the risk of spreading the disease. Warm malt glides over the palate dragging notes of caramel, vanilla, toffee, spice and peanut brittle with it.

Stripping all the leaves off our roses and clearing the ground underneath if they get either of these diseases prevents the spores from infesting the new growth.” Taste - The baking spice mix (cinnamon/nutmeg/cloves blended nicely together) takes centre stage on the palate, with the apple and butter notes also continuing through from the nose on a supporting basis. Overall, the intensity of the taste does not match that of the aromas initially presented.Are they well fed, watered, sunny and have enough space for decent airflow? A happy vigorous plant will have better natural resistance than stressed plants.” This includes removing dead leaves on the ground once they have fallen so that any spores are not carried over from one year to the next.” Amidst the vibrant colour of roses, the foliage will turn into a mixture of yellow and light green with dark patches on the upper surface of the leaf. Palate (undiluted): medium-bodied, very little tongue-burn (bottled at 40% ABV), lots of red fruit (cherry, raspberry), malty, nutty, biscuits

The aroma is gentle and fruity, with hints of Mandarin orange. Also a slight sourness. Not very expressive but not uninviting either. The deadly combination of copper sulphate and hydrated lime in water kills fungus and deters insects.

Giving more of a summer prune will encourage a larger amount of young vigorous growth which will be more resistant.” With such a wide array of choices, it can be difficult to choose the right fungicidal spraying solution. Body/Balance - Slightly oily, very smooth mouthfeel. The aromas transfer nicely to the mouth, with the various notes co-existing very nicely.