TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
Profile #1 Lean, Crisp Style |
Profile #2 Lush, Ripe Style |
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Appearance | Pale grey. | Straw gold. | |
Aroma | Star anise, citrus, asian spice, ginger. | Peach, pear, pineapple, ripe honeydew, together with allspice, star anise and pine resin. | |
Flavor | Dry, spicy charry and sandalwood. | Lush flavors of peach, meyer lemon and coconut. | |
Balance | Lean acidity. | ||
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
Oenological | Standard stainless steel fermentation with no ML or oak. | Standard stainless steel fermentation with no ML or oak. | |
Viticultural | Longer hangtime in warm, dry years. | ||
Terroir | High latitude, long summer days, moderating lake effect prevents winter kill, moderates temprature, and creates wind that dries vines. Well-drained benches 500-1,200 feet. | High latitude, long summer days, moderating lake effect prevents winter kill, moderates temprature, and creates wind that dries vines. Well-drained benches 500-1,200 feet. |