| TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
| Profile #1 |
Profile #2 |
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| Appearance | Well-saturated ruby color. | Dark red or garnet | |
| Aroma | Deep blackberry aromas. Reductive aromas in youth. | Forward, complex beef, leather, prune. | |
| Flavor | Ample, angular tannins which require time to resolve. | Spicy plush tannins with dry edges. | |
| Balance | Considerable minerality. | Retains minerality in the finish. | |
| PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
| Viticultural | Extended hangtime is used to resolve tannins. | ||
| Terroir | Cool conditions bring out color in Syrah. | ||