2006 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 93% Syrah, 5% Grenache, 2% Viognier
Region California
Sites Primarily Eleven Confessions Vineyard, with small quantities from Bien Nacido and White Hawk vineyards
Oak Types French oak
Closure Cork
Production Details The June 2008 pre-bottling assessment stated that the wine would be bottled after 22 months in oak casks; the August 2009 finished-wine review described the élevage as just under two years in French oak.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate (August 2009): blackberry, blueberry, graphite, charcoal, licorice, tar, oak, and sweet dark-fruit aromas
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