BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Napa Valley
Varietal: Merlot

TASTE BENCHMARKS
	Profile #1 Generous Style
Appearance	Quite dark ruby.
Aroma	Plum, darjeeling tea, sometimes mint.
Flavor	Dense, fat, round sweet tannins. Plum/prune, vanilla, coffee.
Balance	Soft acidity, concentrated but drinkable.