BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Arroyo Seco
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Appearance Medium red.
Aroma Leafy rose petal, strawberry and coriander aromas.
Flavor Black cherry flavors and rustic tannins. Brash in a feminine way.
Balance Assertive acidity.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Terroir This appellation has sunken river bed to its west which shelters vines from wind, this is reserved for red bordeaux style wines. Debate continues concerning the suitability of this area for reds, which are distinctive and not mainstream.