TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
Profile #1 Collectible Style |
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Appearance | Medium red. | ||
Aroma | Raspberry, bramble aromas develop full bottle bouquet with time. | ||
Flavor | Juicy, brimming with fruit, baking spice, vanilla and cinnamon. Ageworthy tannins. | ||
Balance | |||
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
Viticultural | Skilled viticultural techniques are required to produce zinfandels of intensity and body. | ||
Terroir | Rich Valley floor soils and considerable heat provide high yields which must be balance against lush canopies. |