TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
Profile #1 Complex, Energetic Style |
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Appearance | Pale Straw | ||
Aroma | Clean, delicate, understated lilac and nettle, lemongrass and cigar ash. | ||
Flavor | Subtle flavors of coriander, thai basil and lime marmalade. | ||
Balance | Low to moderate alcohol, lean and energetic with driving acidity. | ||
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
Oenological | Standard stainless steel fermentation with no ML or oak. | ||
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. |