| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 |
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| Appearance | Dense ruby hue. | ||
| Aroma | Seductive deep blackberry and cassis. More profound and complete than this variety generally provides. | ||
| Flavor | Heavy, impossibly sweet dense tannins, lush fruit, lively minerality. | ||
| Balance | Lively acidity. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Oenological | Full extraction. Sometimes extended maceration. | ||
| Viticultural | Moderate temperatures (Region II) but full sun and some wind. | ||
| Terroir | Deep heavy clays mid valley. | ||