| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Dark, Dense Style |
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| Appearance | Deep dark violets. | ||
| Aroma | Intense violet and raspberry aromas with cinnamon, anise and tamarind notes. | ||
| Flavor | Dense, silky tannins. Flavors of blueberry, blackberry and sometimes alfalfa. | ||
| Balance | Racy acidity and a very long finish. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Terroir | South facing slopes over 1,000 feet overlooking the Ohio River. | ||