2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 82% Grenache, 12% Syrah, 5% Petite Sirah, 1% Viognier
Drinking Window 2020–2035
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Sites Eleven Confessions Estate Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills; single-vineyard wine
Oak Details 28% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak28%
Oak Types French oak
Production Volume
Magnums228
Production Details A barrel-selection blend, with 56% fermented as whole clusters and matured for approximately 38 months in French oak.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet-purple; aromas and flavors of wood smoke, grilled meat, earthy soil, truffle, iron, kirsch, blackberry, dark chocolate cake, anise, wild sage, rose hip and Indian spices; full-bodied and muscular, with very fine dense tannins, mineral and spice nuances, and a persistent finish.
Critics Ratings 100
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