BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Livermore Valley
Varietal: Syrah | Shiraz


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Collectible Style
Profile #2
Hangtime Style
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.