TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
Profile #1 Collectible Style |
Profile #2 Hangtime Style |
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Appearance | Dark ruby. | Dark garnet. | |
Aroma | Plum, violets, grilled beef fat, white pepper, fruitcake, leather, boysenberry, caramel, and black tea. May be closed and reduced in youth. | Blueberry, cardamom, leather, sage, cranberry, prune, raisin, hot linen, marmite. | |
Flavor | Sasparilla, celery, with sweet, round tannins and earthy complexity. | Big, parching, undeveloped tannins. Rich, overripe , impactful flavors. | |
Balance | Moderate acidity and alcohol. Moderate acidity and alcohol. | Soft acidity, elevated alcohol. | |
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
Oenological | Capable of improvement in the cellar. |