BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Madera
Blend: Sweet Vermouth


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Classic Style
Appearance Medium red.
Aroma Cola, orange peel, spearmint.
Flavor Rich, herbal, bittersweet, with long lasting orange peel flavors.
Balance Low acidity. The balance is between sugar, bitterness and brandied heat. Drunk by itself or with bourbon in Manhattan cocktails.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Oenological Fortified to around 16% sugar and 16% alcohol.
Viticultural Orange muscat, Tinta Ruiz and Colombard.