2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
Grape Varieties 90% Syrah, 6% Grenache, 4% Viognier
Drinking Window 2014–2024
Region California
Sites 58% Eleven Confessions Vineyard, 20% Bien Nacido Vineyard, 13% White Hawk Vineyard, 9% Cumulus Vineyard
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Co-fermented; all fruit was destemmed; 50% new French oak was used; fruit was described as mostly from estate-owned vineyards; reported production was 1,000 cases; shipped in March 2012.
Tasting Notes Antonio Galloni, August 2012: dark fruit, spices, licorice and violets, with firm tannin and prominent fruit and oak.
Critics Ratings 95
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