BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Lake Erie
Varietal: Seyval Blanc


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Dry, Lush Style
Appearance Pale straw.
Aroma Fresh honey, tamarind and clover hay.
Flavor Spicy orange. Lush and oily with lively acidity and complex flavors.
Balance Moderate acid
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Oenological Standard stainless steel fermentation with no ML or oak.
Viticultural Tolerates colder wineter conditions than vinifera.
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.