BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Sierra Foothills
Varietal: Petite Sirah


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Ageworthy Northern Rhone style
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.