| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Collectible Style |
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| Appearance | Deep but bright color with no brown edge in youth. | ||
| Aroma | Tangerine, sandalwood, rosemary, nectarine, cocoa and ginger, cardamom. | ||
| Flavor | Sweet round flavors: sage, lemon, tobacco and ginger, oak does not dominate in the mouth. Generous deep fine tannins integrate flavors very well. | ||
| Balance | Excellent balance, moderate alcohol, good acidity. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Terroir | Well-drained sandy soils, temperatures moderated by surrounding ocean, very long growing season, no winter kill hazard. | ||