2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 78% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 7.3% Mourvèdre, 3% Petite Sirah, plus small amounts of Muscat and Petit Manseng; the stated percentages total 98.3%, with the remaining 1.7% not apportioned between the white varieties
Drinking Window 2029-2045
Region California
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 35.3% Eleven Confessions, 35.3% The Third Twin, 29.4% Cumulus Estate
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fermented with 42.9% whole clusters, mainly Grenache, then matured for 23 months in French oak, mostly large demi-muids, with 16.1% new oak.
Tasting Notes Blackberry preserves, juicy blueberries, black cherries, licorice, black pepper, garrigue and dried lavender; full-bodied, with ripe but firm fine-grained tannins, tension and a long, fragrant finish
Critics Ratings 99
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