2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
Grape Varieties 32% Roussanne, 30% Gelber Muskateller, 15% Chardonnay, 13% Petit Manseng, remainder Viognier
Drinking Window 2025-2035
Region California
Estate Grown Yes
Sites More than 70% Eleven Confessions Vineyard; remainder from The Third Twin and Cumulus vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method Fruit Pressed; Juice Transferred Directly To Barrel Without Settling
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Barrel-fermented and matured for 22.5 months in 75% new French oak, with most barrels being larger-format. Billy Norris's Vinous note specifies that the 22.5 months were spent on the lees, with bâtonnage once weekly during the first year.
Tasting Notes Jeb Dunnuck, September 2025: medium gold; honeyed pineapple, orange marmalade, floral oil and blanched almond; full-bodied, deep and opulent with integrated acidity. Billy Norris/Vinous: orange zest, passion fruit, white peach, lemon curd, starfruit, jasmine, chalk and gentle spice, with a creamy lees-derived texture and soft acidity.
Critics Ratings 98
Producer Information
Website
Address
PO Box 1048, Oak View, CA 93022, USA
Phone
+1 805-649-8901
Email
Owner
Elaine &
Manfred Krankl
Manfred Krankl
Cellarmaster
Manfred Krankl