2006 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 93% Syrah; 5% Grenache; 2% Viognier
Drinking Window 10–15 years from the August 2009 Wine Advocate review
Region California
Sites Primarily Eleven Confessions Vineyard, with small quantities from Bien Nacido Vineyard and White Hawk Vineyard
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Matured for 22 months in oak casks; the final Wine Advocate review identifies the oak as French.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate, August 2009: graphite, blackberry, blueberry, charcoal, licorice, tar and new-oak aromas; dense, full-bodied, layered and pure.
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