2004 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.9%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Region California
Sites Arita Hills Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills
Grape Clone Pinot Noir clones 777 and 667
Fermentation Vessels Open-top tanks
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date 15 Aug 2005
Production Details Harvested at 1.19 tons per acre (the source's approximate conversion is about 18 hL/ha); the fruit was 100% destemmed and received manual punchdowns during fermentation; 462 cases of 750 mL bottles were bottled.
Tasting Notes Black raspberry and blackberry aromas; powerful, jammy black fruit; integrated tannins; smooth texture; long, chewy aftertaste with a black-coffee note.
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