| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Pure, Straightforward Style |
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| Appearance | Straw. | ||
| Aroma | Lemon curd, rose, quince. Very clean and unembellished. No oak influence. No butteriness. | ||
| Flavor | Delicate, refreshing, light body, delicate, refreshing. Impression of bergemot in the mouth and a minty finish. Perfect for the "Anything But Chardonnay" Club! | ||
| Balance | Moderate acidity, balanced alcohol. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Oenological | Standard crush, de-stem, and press. Stainless steel fermentation at moderate temperature (55 - 60 F). No oak influence or malolactic fermentation. May have slight residual sugar. | ||
| Viticultural | A naturally well-balanced vine which can be cropped at 5 - 7 tons per acre to produce a good value wine. No trouble achieving moderate ripening for this style. Generally mechanically harvested. Can have rot problems in rainy years. | ||
| Terroir | Rich sandy loams, cooled by Pacific influence through Fairfield gap. | ||