BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: St. Helena ~ Napa Valley
Varietal: Petite Sirah

TASTE BENCHMARKS
	Profile #1
Appearance	Deep purple.
Aroma	Closed plum and tar aromatics.
Flavor	fine, graceful tannins characteristic of fertile clay.
Balance	Refined, good depth, poised and with moderate mineral energy.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Terroir	Elevated vineyards below Howell Mountain, with good drainage but less western late afternoon sun exposure. Fertile clay gives fine, graceful tannins.