1994 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region California
Sites Bien Nacido Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Small open fermenters
Oak Types French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The producer records a production volume of four and a half barrels of Syrah. Christie's reports 100 cases and records the barrel split verbatim as “75 new barrel & 25 used”; because the catalogue prints no percent signs or oak species, those figures are not normalized as oak-percentage claims. A specialist-retailer description additionally reports hand-picked fruit, gentle extraction and a serving range of 16–18 °C.
Tasting Notes Ripe black cherry, currant, anise and spice, with a smoky finish.
Food Pairing Roast lamb, venison, or aged hard cheeses
Critics Ratings 92
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