| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Collectible, Solid Style |
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| Appearance | Very dark bluish black. | ||
| Aroma | Closed and introverted in youth, emerging with black fruits, blueberry, kalamata olive, cocoa, white pepper, lavendar and smoked sage. | ||
| Flavor | Dense, gripping tannins are fine and hard. A dense core of lively black fruit. Finishes with bright, lemony acidity and hints of tar and heavy cocoa. | ||
| Balance | Acidity is firm but not assertive. Moderate alcohol | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Viticultural | Grown above the fog line. | ||