BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Russian River Valley
Varietal: Petite Sirah


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Refined style
Appearance Medium red. Quite light for this varietal.
Aroma The very aromas that define Russian River Pinot Noir: cherry, orange blossom, and lilac.
Flavor Round, feminine tannins, bursting with lemon and blackberry on the palate.
Balance The pinnacle of refinement is to be found in the Russian River wines, whose age worthiness sets them apart.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Viticultural Prone to rot.
Terroir Cool climate and fog influence.