| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Distinctive Wines of Place |
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| Appearance | Varies. | ||
| Aroma | Plum, hay, ginger and asian spice. | ||
| Flavor | Fat, fine, chewy tannins. Round, mature cherry and dried herb flavors. | ||
| Balance | Sweet, long, lively palate impression. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Oenological | Sangiovese based, blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. | ||
| Terroir | Over 1000 feet. Rocky red soils, full sun exposure. | ||