| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Dry, Lush Style |
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| 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. | ||