| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Med-lt brick. | ||
| Aroma | Blackberry, briar, rhubarb, strawberry, earth and cedar. | ||
| Flavor | Cinnamon and red berry fruit, medium bodied with light tannins and quite drinkable. | ||
| Balance | Crisp acidity. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Oenological | Partial whole berry fermentations. | ||
| Viticultural | Old vines. | ||
| Terroir | Shallow rocky loams at 1500 feet or more. | ||