| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 Rich, Exotic Style |
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| Appearance | Beautiful and unexpected medium-dark ruby color. | ||
| Aroma | Exotic nose full of cherries, orange peel, fatback, dried herb and seaweed. Dried figs. | ||
| Flavor | Supple, feminine tannins support a lush, oily mouthfeel, finishing with great delicacy and complexity. | ||
| Balance | Moderate acidity and mild alcohol. | ||
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Terroir | High latitude and 1100 feet altitude confer long sunny days in a cool Region II which retains acidity and comlex aromatics. Lake influence suppresses winter kill. | ||