TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
Profile #1 Distinctive Wines of Place |
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Appearance | Deep dark color. | ||
Aroma | Uncompromisingly expressive, distinctive and profound. Bright red fruit, fig, almond, tobacco, cedar, meatiness, smoky sage and dandelion aromas. | ||
Flavor | Firm fine tannins, rich flavors of cranberry, lemon oil, bittersweet chocolate and tobacco finish. | ||
Balance | Racy acidity and good length. | ||
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
Terroir | 2500 feet elevation plateau at high latitude, with long, cool, sunny days. |