BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: North Yuba
Varietal: Merlot


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Classic Collectible Style
Appearance Medium-dark ruby color
Aroma White cherry, pomegranite and spearmint aromas graced by vanilla. May be closed in youth and require time to develop.
Flavor Deep, fine tannins, bright red fruit.
Balance Very energetic with both intense minerality and ample acidity.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Oenological Classic Bordelais techniques.
Viticultural Organic practices.
Terroir Decomposed granite, altitude 1800 - 2400 feet.