TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
Profile #1 Ageworthy Northern Rhone style |
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Appearance | Extremely dark purple color in youth. | ||
Aroma | Rich violets and blackberries. | ||
Flavor | Supple, sweet tannins | ||
Balance | Elevated alcohol, racy minerality. | ||
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
Oenological | Tannins benefit from aeration. | ||
Viticultural | Ripening generally occurs at rather high brix. | ||
Terroir | Varied soils but including much decomposed granite. Generally west-facing, though sites vary considerably in late afternoon exposure. |