TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
Profile #1 Collectible Style |
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Appearance | Dark red. | ||
Aroma | Distinctive mint, iodine, plum, chipotle. | ||
Flavor | Manly, assertive hard tannins. | ||
Balance | Serious acidity. | ||
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
Terroir | High latitude, long summer days, moderating lake effect prevents winter kill, moderates temprature, and creates wind that dries vines. Well-drained benches 500-1,200 feet. |