TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
Profile #1 Dry, Savory Style |
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Appearance | Brilliant. Light straw to green/gold. | ||
Aroma | Slightly reduced petroleum to pine pitch punctuated with subtle Alyssum perfume. Complex aromas supplanting the typical candied fruit expressions of the semi-dry/sweet versions. | ||
Flavor | More tart lime than lemon. Sassy acidity and a clean snappy (low pH) finish . 12 to 12.5% alcohol. | ||
Balance | Viscosity and follow through to balance natural low pH and higher TA of this cultivar. | ||
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
Viticultural | Usually harvested in late August. | ||
Terroir | From Valley floor on sandy loam. |