| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Solid, Generous Style |
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| Appearance | Medium dark garnet. | ||
| Aroma | Strawberry, basil, bergamot orange, pomegranite, honey, spice, mustard and complex herbs. | ||
| Flavor | Hard, brash, rustic tannins with generous red and citrus fruit. | ||
| Balance | Exceptional minerality and moderate alcohol. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Oenological | Standard Bordeaux practices often reflect minimalist philosophy. | ||
| Viticultural | Requires good water availability to prevent shatter and crop variability. Very narrow window of ripeness. | ||
| Terroir | Small vineyards at 500-2600 feet. Great variabilty in terroir which is reflected in distinctive flavors of individual sites. | ||