2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
Grape Varieties 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah
Drinking Window Through 2024
Region California
Sites Largely Eleven Confessions Vineyard, with a small amount from Bien Nacido Vineyard
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The vendor recommends serving the 1.5 L magnum at 16–18°C and describes gentle extraction; the source gives no exact fermentation or maturation duration.
Tasting Notes Robert Parker summary: licorice, smoke, charcoal, graphite, pepper, blackberry and black cherry; full-bodied, with great acidity, integrated tannins and depth. Wine In Time vendor profile: dark cherry, blackberry jelly, cocoa, exotic spice, black fruit, licorice, tobacco and wild herbs, with velvety tannins and a long finish.
Food Pairing Braised lamb, game dishes, or aged hard cheeses
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