TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
Profile #1 Generous, Drinkable Style |
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Appearance | Dark color. | ||
Aroma | White pepper, anise, tar and strawberry. | ||
Flavor | Rich, plush tannins. Plum, sorrel and chocolate flavors and a buttery finish. | ||
Balance | Lively. | ||
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
Oenological | Partial whole berry. Free run bleed-off, lees stirring, extensive barrel ageing to soften tannins. | ||
Terroir | Coarse, well-drained sandy loam at 1000 feet. Full sun. |