| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Generous, Drinkable Style |
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| Appearance | Dark color. | ||
| Aroma | White pepper, anise, tar and strawberry. | ||
| Flavor | Rich, plush tannins. Plum, sorrel and chocolate flavors and a buttery finish. | ||
| Balance | Lively. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Oenological | Partial whole berry. Free run bleed-off, lees stirring, extensive barrel ageing to soften tannins. | ||
| Terroir | Coarse, well-drained sandy loam at 1000 feet. Full sun. | ||