2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.2%
Grape Varieties 38% Chardonnay, 25% Viognier, 22% Roussanne, 9% Muscat, 6% Petit Manseng
Region California
Sites 49% Eleven Confessions Estate, 30% Bien Nacido Vineyard, 11% The Third Twin Estate Vineyard, 10% Cumulus Estate
Oak Details 79% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak79%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Matured in oak for 24 months: 79% new French oak and 21% used barrels described as two to four wines old. The source also says 60% were tuns, but does not state the denominator unambiguously. Jeb Dunnuck's release note reports production of 906 cases.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate: honeycomb, toasted almond, orange blossom, musk melon, poached pear, lemongrass, preserved ginger, apple, citrus, savory spice, minerals and toasted nuts, with a rich, satiny palate. Jeb Dunnuck: tangerine, floral oil, apricot and toast, with full-bodied richness and balancing acidity.
Food Pairing Breaded chicken or veal cutlets; truffle pasta
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate 100/100; Jeb Dunnuck 97/100
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