| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Generous, Complex Style |
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| Appearance | Surprisingly dark color. | ||
| Aroma | Complex cherry, plum and nectarine. | ||
| Flavor | Fine firm tannin frames cherry, orange peel, asian spice and chocolate, with persistent aftertaste of nectarine. | ||
| Balance | Moderate but lively acidity. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Viticultural | Petite Verdot included in blends for color enhancement. | ||
| Terroir | Around 1,000 feet. | ||