BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Columbia Valley
Varietal: Petite Sirah


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Dense, Racy style
Appearance Intense, vibrant ruby color.
Aroma Intense aromatics of cassis, rhubarb, anise, tar, black pepper and mint.
Flavor Guava flavors. Firm, angular tannins accentuated by piercing acidity.
Balance Bracing minerality.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Viticultural Irrigation is essential.
Terroir High altitude and high latitude combine to produce long, fogless days.