TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
Profile #1 Exotic, Feminine Style |
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Appearance | Medium red. | ||
Aroma | omplex, exotic aromas very similar to North Fork of Long Island. Cherries, green tea, vanilla, lamb fat, sage, ginger and tarragon. | ||
Flavor | Round and sweet with firm, feminine tannins, drinkable yet ageworthy. | ||
Balance | Zesty acidity. | ||
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
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. |