BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Suisun Valley
Varietal: Zinfandel


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Classic Old Time Style
Appearance Medium garnet
Aroma Very distinctive hybiscus, what Sebastiani used to call "unique bramble flavor" and warm chianti-like cedary bouquet
Flavor Soft, drinkable, complex.
Balance Restrained alcohol, zesty acidity.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Oenological Standard techniques. Often vinified and aged in large redwood.
Viticultural Does not recieve extensive hangtime.
Terroir Heavy clay, moderate temperature, high sunlight and no fog.