BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
Varietal: Cabernet Franc


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Intense, Minerally Style
Appearance Medium-dark red.
Aroma Cinnamon, blackberry, plum, marmite, rosemary, bay, tarragon and butterscotch.
Flavor Capable of surprisingly silky tannins, bright fruit and energetic finish.
Balance Driving acidity and racy minerality.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Oenological Standard Bordeaux technique, minimalist philosophy.
Viticultural A great challenge to grow properly.
Terroir Tiny, elevated, rocky sites bring out intense minerality, sometimes to a fault.