| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Rich Reserve Style |
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| Appearance | Peach ripe pineapple and other tropical fruit aromas are complemented by lilac and rosepetal perfume, spice and guava. | ||
| Aroma | A rich, oily mouthfeel with soft acidity and generous spicy flavors. | ||
| Flavor | Round with soft acidity. | ||
| Balance | Standard Alsatian vinification with much experimentation on yeast strains and fermentation temperature. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Oenological | Standard Alsatian vinification with much experimentation on yeast strains and fermentation temperature. | ||
| Viticultural | Multiple pickings if uneven. | ||
| Terroir | Well-drained sandy soils, temperatures moderated by surrounding ocean, very long growing season, no winter kill hazard for this sensitive variety. | ||