BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Monterey County
Varietal: Muscat Canelli


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Appearance Pale.
Aroma Seductive but delicate, well-focused jasmin and nastertium.
Flavor Oily perfume but dry on the palate, finishing with firm acidity and with a pronounced but delicate long line of rosewater.
Balance Off dry with racy acidity.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Oenological Fermented in steel and never sees oak or malolactic. Lees may be stirred to soften the tannins.
Viticultural Dense vines and low yields, certified organic.
Terroir Deep sandy loam requires irrigation. Natural air conditioning courtesy of daily gales from the Pacific.