2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 37% Chardonnay, 31% Roussanne, 16% Petite Manseng, 16% Viognier
Classification California White Wine
Region California
Sites Roughly equal parts Bien Nacido, Cumulus and Eleven Confessions vineyards
Oak Details 27% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak27%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Matured for just under 19 months in 48% used barrels that were one to four years old, 27% new French oak and the balance in concrete eggs.
Tasting Notes Honey, apricot, mint, orange blossom, spices, caramelized peaches, poached apples, white flowers and crushed rock; full-bodied, viscous, decadent and graceful.
Critics Ratings 97
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