| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 In Yo Face Style |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Medium red. | ||
| Aroma | Very forward raspberry, prune, white pepper, cinnamon, butter, blackberry jam, petrol and bay leaf. | ||
| Flavor | Vibrant, luscious raspberry, firm velvety tannin and long flavor persistence. | ||
| Balance | Assertive alcohol. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Viticultural | Extended hangtime. | ||
| Terroir | West-facing slopes at 1000 feet or more. Red rocky clays. Considerable heat stress. | ||