BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Snake River Valley
Varietal: Malbec


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Bright, Energetic Style
Appearance Medium red.
Aroma Intense strawberry, violets, soy and fresh leather.
Flavor Very fine tannins, intense strawberry, plum, bramble, cinnamon and dried cranberry.
Balance Racy acidity and a briny aftertaste.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Terroir Plateau at 2500 feet, high latitude affords long, cool, sunny days and long growing season.