| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Medium red. | ||
| Aroma | Savage mustard weediness together with lychee and rosewater aromas. | ||
| Flavor | Firm, feminine tannins, herbed pomegranate and guava flavors. | ||
| Balance | Bright acidity. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Oenological | Cold soak to extract color. Early pressing to retain soft mouthfeel. | ||
| Terroir | Wind and fog influence. Cool Region II. | ||