| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Classic Collectible Style |
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| Appearance | Med-dark red | ||
| Aroma | Maraschino cherry, cranberry, sorrel, spinach, rhubarb, lemon, grapefruit, green bean, weedy strawberry, tobacco. | ||
| Flavor | Firm, dense tannins with considerable feminine fatness. | ||
| Balance | Bright acidity. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Oenological | Standard Bordelais vinification, sometimes with extended maceration and partial whole berry fermentation. | ||
| Viticultural | Verticle shoot positioning and close spacings to maximize concentration of flavors without shading. Multiple pickings through the vineyard. Extended hangtime develops complex flavors and feminine tannins. | ||
| Terroir | Sandy loams, 20-30 feet deep. Moderating oceanic influence with considerable fog. | ||