| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Ripe, Soft Style |
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| Appearance | Pale grey. | ||
| Aroma | Understated nectarine and honey. Ripe tropical fruit, violet, lemon, green apple. | ||
| Flavor | Rich oily texture. | ||
| Balance | Dry but unctuous, with moderate acidity. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Oenological | Standard stainless steel fermentation with no ML or oak. | ||
| Terroir | An island in Lake Erie, protected by surrounding water from winter kill with a prolonged growing season and cool summers. | ||