TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
Profile #1 Spicy, Elegant Style |
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Appearance | Medium dark garnet. | ||
Aroma | Cinnamon, olive, plum, and sage. | ||
Flavor | Spiced plum, firm tannins with still a little grip. Sassafras in the finish. | ||
Balance | Good acidity. Ripe but not too intense. | ||
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
Viticultural | Limit water, minimize shading on fruit. | ||
Terroir | Around 1000 feet altitude, decomposed granite. |