TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
Profile #1 Solid, Generous Style |
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Appearance | Very dark ruby color. | ||
Aroma | Black cherry, tar, black pepper, mulberry, mustard, bramble, gaminess, tobacco, and cocoa. | ||
Flavor | Hard, dense tannins. Complex exotic fruit, rich spice, bramble, vanilla. | ||
Balance | Soft acidity, moderate alcohol. | ||
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
Terroir | Cooling Pacific breezes, substantial fog. |