BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Lake Erie
Varietal: Merlot


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Exotic, Feminine Style
Appearance Medium red.
Aroma omplex, exotic aromas very similar to North Fork of Long Island. Cherries, green tea, vanilla, lamb fat, sage, ginger and tarragon.
Flavor Round and sweet with firm, feminine tannins, drinkable yet ageworthy.
Balance Zesty 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.