BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Sierra Foothills
Varietal: Merlot


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
World Class High Altitude Style
Appearance Dark color.
Aroma Plum, tar, baking spice and earthy elements need time for full development.
Flavor Full, round, fine tannins. Plum, strawberry and green tea flavors.
Balance Energetic minerality.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Terroir Rocky soils over 2,000 feet and far from tourist traffic.