1995 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay and Roussanne in roughly equal proportions
Classification California White Wine
Region California
Sites Both varieties were grown by John Alban in Edna Valley, Central Coast.
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Bottling Date late November 1996
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The wine remained in barrel for nearly 14 months and was never racked before being hand-bottled in late November 1996. Production quantity is reported inconsistently: the reproduced original release letter says 180 cases, while Hedonism reports 181 cases.
Tasting Notes Wine Spectator: passion fruit, citrus, fig and melon, with bright acidity and pronounced sweet-oak character.
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