| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Open, Low/No Oak Style |
Profile #2 Full Ripeness Style |
Profile #3 Collector's Style |
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| Appearance | Straw | Straw to Gold | Straw to Gold |
| Aroma | Intense fresh pineapple, peach, pear and cinnamon. | Buttery, toasty, resin, honey, orange peel, quince, lilac, pear, ripe golden delicious apple, | Tight and reductive in youth. Green pineapple, honey, beeswax,toast. |
| Flavor | Rich tropical flavors, lush and generous with clove accents. | Lush, complex, toasty pineapple, baking spice, lime finish. | Driving acidity; dense, closed flavors, great length in the finish. |
| Balance | Moderate acidity and alcohol. | Pronounced alcohol, low to moderate acidity, but not over the top. | Intensely minerally. |
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Oenological | Stainless steel fermentation. May not undergo malolactic. In tank lees batonage. | In-barrel fermentation | Intended for lengthy cellaring. Restrained oak flavors. |
| Viticultural | Often Wente clone. | Low yields, intense clones. | |
| Terroir | Sandy, well-drained soils, moderating oceanic influence which both extends the long, cool growing season. | Sandy, well-drained soils, moderating oceanic influence which both extends the long, cool growing season. | Sandy, well-drained soils, moderating oceanic influence which both extends the long, cool growing season. |