| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Solid, Generous Style |
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| Appearance | Very dark ruby color. | ||
| Aroma | Black cherry, tar, black pepper, mulberry, mustard, bramble, gaminess, tobacco, and cocoa. | ||
| Flavor | Hard, dense tannins. Complex exotic fruit, rich spice, bramble, vanilla. | ||
| Balance | Soft acidity, moderate alcohol. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Terroir | Cooling Pacific breezes, substantial fog. | ||