BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Snake River Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Distinctive Wines of Place
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.