2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 79% Grenache, 8.4% Syrah, 7.4% Mourvèdre, 3.2% Petite Sirah, 1.6% Petit Manseng, 0.4% Muscat
Region California
Sites 71% Eleven Confessions Vineyard, 23% The Third Twin Estate Vineyard, 6% Cumulus Vineyard
Oak Details 42.3% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak42.3%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Made using approximately 34.7% whole clusters, mainly Grenache; matured for approximately 23 months, mostly in larger demi-muid barrels.
Tasting Notes Black raspberry, kirsch, black currant, violet, tar, black truffle and damp earth; full-bodied, with firm fine-grained tannins, freshness, defined red and black berry fruit, and a long earthy finish.
Critics Ratings 98 points — Jeb Dunnuck (August 2024); 98 points — The Wine Independent (September 2024)
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