2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
Grape Varieties 93% Syrah, 5% Grenache, 2% Viognier
Drinking Window 10–15 years from Robert Parker's August 2009 review
Region California
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The exact Raven No10 listing concerns a 750 mL bottle from the 2006 Raven Series Syrah release. The wine spent just under two years in French oak; the source does not provide an exact day count or new-oak proportion.
Tasting Notes Dense purple appearance; aromas and flavors of graphite, blackberry, blueberry, charcoal, licorice, tar and new oak; full-bodied, concentrated and layered.
Critics Ratings 96
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