BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Madera
Varietal: Petite Sirah


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Ageworthy Style
Appearance Viscous, glass-staining, pigeon’s blood red.
Aroma Intense varietal aromatics. Dried Mr. Lincoln roses, new latigo leather.
Flavor Red fruit, subtle wood spice, forest floor and fresh earth. Soft tannins from physiologically appropriate fruit.
Balance No glaring excesses, lingering olfactory sensations with a finished illusion of sweetness.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Viticultural Usually harvested in October
Terroir From Valley floor in sand.