BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Sierra Foothills
Varietal: Syrah | Shiraz


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Generous, Collectible Style
Appearance Dark red.
Aroma Fresh plum, ginger, lemongrass, berries, leather and asian spice.
Flavor Dense, angular tannins are refined and sweet, with juicy dark flavors heavy on the palate.
Balance Lively energy. Good young but quite ageworthy.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Oenological Cold soak, light pressing, oxygenative racking to romance the otherwise brutal tannins.
Terroir Over 2000 feet elevation. Rocky soils, high sun exposure, cool nights.