BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: California
Varietal: Petite Sirah


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Generous Style
Profile #2
Natural Wine Style
Appearance Inky black color/ Inky black color.
Aroma Cocoa, bramble, black fruit aromas. Intricate aromas of black fruit, smoke olive, sage cardamom, white pepper and wildflowers, a bit funky and Barbaresco-like.
Flavor Massive, charming sweet tannins, dense and plush. Dense, sweet, fine tannins.
Balance Moderate alcohol. May be high in alcohol.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Oenological Standard vinification. Indigenous yeast. Minimal SO2.
Viticultural Conventional viticulture. Organic or biodynamic practices.
Terroir Heavy clay soils, warm, fog-free Valley floor. Heavy clay, fog-free Valley floor.