| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Generous Style |
Profile #2 Natural Wine Style |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Inky black color/ | Inky black color. | |
| Aroma | Cocoa, bramble, black fruit aromas. | Intricate aromas of black fruit, smoke olive, sage cardamom, white pepper and wildflowers, a bit funky and Barbaresco-like. | |
| Flavor | Massive, charming sweet tannins, dense and plush. | Dense, sweet, fine tannins. | |
| Balance | Moderate alcohol. | May be high in alcohol. | |
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Oenological | Standard vinification. | Indigenous yeast. Minimal SO2. | |
| Viticultural | Conventional viticulture. | Organic or biodynamic practices. | |
| Terroir | Heavy clay soils, warm, fog-free Valley floor. | Heavy clay, fog-free Valley floor. | |