BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Amador County
Varietal: Zinfandel


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
In Yo Face Style
Appearance Medium red.
Aroma Very forward raspberry, prune, white pepper, cinnamon, butter, blackberry jam, petrol and bay leaf.
Flavor Vibrant, luscious raspberry, firm velvety tannin and long flavor persistence.
Balance Assertive alcohol.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Viticultural Extended hangtime.
Terroir West-facing slopes at 1000 feet or more. Red rocky clays. Considerable heat stress.