| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Dense, Structured Style |
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| Appearance | Dark pink. | ||
| Aroma | Rich red berry, fuschia, plum, strawberry and a little butter. | ||
| Flavor | Dry with a touch of tannin and full varietal flavors, good focus, and a buttery finish. | ||
| Balance | Suitable substitute for a red wine in hot weather. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Viticultural | Due to high yields, there is great potential for value wines. The challenge is to manage Valley heat to preserve desired flavors. Rosés are among the easiest wines to produce consistently in these conditions. | ||
| Terroir | Rich Valley floor soils. | ||