TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
Profile #1 Biodynamic Style |
Profile #2 Fruit-Forward Style |
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Appearance | Medium-dark garnet. | Medium garnet. | |
Aroma | Tar, spice, raspberry, leafy, complex and perfumey with hybiscus and violets. | Tar and hybiscus, cassis, advanced fruit. | |
Flavor | Big structure and lively mouthfeel. Dense, rustic, great acidity, complex but contained. | Rustic with firm tannin. | |
Balance | Manly but charming. | Moderate acidity. | |
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
Oenological | Biodynamic principles, whole berry fermentation. | Whole berry fermentation, limited skin contact. | |
Viticultural | Mix of clones. 115 adds cherries and structure; 667 and 777 are perfumey and spicy. | High ripeness. |