BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Lake Erie
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Collectible Style
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.