TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
Profile #1 Complex, generous style |
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Appearance | Medium dark. | ||
Aroma | Floral aromas of rose and violets, sassafras and cola, citrus, black pepper and cardamom. | ||
Flavor | Sweet, chalky tannins can be a little severe in youth but flavors are always available. | ||
Balance | Medium acid, controlled alcohol, some minerality. | ||
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
Terroir | Sheltered, fog-free conditions, moderate altitude, medium deep clays and loams. |