2007 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.6%
Grape Varieties 87% Grenache, 11.5% Syrah, 1.5% Viognier
Region California
Sites Predominantly Eleven Confessions Estate Vineyard, with a small contribution from Bien Nacido Vineyard; White Hawk Vineyard is also named in the page heading without a stated share
Oak Details 43% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak43%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Reported vineyard yield was 1.3 tons of fruit per acre. The wine was reportedly vinified with 20% whole clusters and matured for 21 months in mostly large oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: floral notes, black raspberries, black cherries, licorice, graphite, camphor, white chocolate, meaty notes and silky tannins; described as pure, dense and rich.
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