| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Classic Collectible Style |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Medium dark garnet, great clarity. | ||
| Aroma | Bright strawberry/raspberry/cherry fruit and dried orange peel potpourri relieves weedy mustard, seductively enriched by incenses of sandalwood, cardamom and bay, licorice and exotic earthiness. | ||
| Flavor | Lush red and black fruit with herbal accents but no veg. Stylish tannins support bright acidity, and the finish is round, intricate and long. | ||
| Balance | Moderate alcohol, very minerally. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Oenological | Standard Bordeaux techniques. | ||
| Terroir | Tiny vineyards at 500 - 2600 feet. The warmer areas are sought out for Bordelais varietals, generally to the east and south near Saratoga and Corralitos. | ||