Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $510.06Original CHF 421.59 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 86.1% Grenache, 8.5% Syrah, 4.4% Petite Sirah, 1.0% Viognier
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Oak Details 29% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak29%
Barrel Size 600
Production Details The fruit was 45% destemmed and 55% fermented with stems. The wine spent nearly 39 months in barrel; 29% of the barrels were brand-new 600-liter demi-muids.
Tasting Notes Dark color; bright, faintly spicy aromas of red peppercorn, orange peel and chamomile tea; soft, supple palate with lifted density, red-berry potpourri, leather and an extravagantly long finish.
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 82% Grenache, 13% Syrah, 3% Petite Sirah, with the remainder identified as Gelber Muskateller
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Oak Details 41% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak41%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fermented with 27% whole clusters and aged for 38 months in French oak, 41% new.
Tasting Notes Dark berries, tapenade, roasted herbs, blood and iron; full-bodied with a deep, stacked mid-palate, velvety tannins and a long finish.
Critics Ratings Jeb Dunnuck: 100/100 (August 2024)
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 89.4% Grenache, 5.5% Syrah, 4.1% Petite Sirah, 1% Gelber Muskateller (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains)
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date January 2022
Production Details Crafted using 35% whole clusters and matured for around 39 months in French-oak barrels and demi-muids, 50% new; bottled in January 2022.
Tasting Notes Cherry pie, wild-berry jam, cured meat, peppercorn, bergamot and wildflowers; full-bodied and seamless with an ultra-powdery texture, juicy acidity, spice, floral tones and a long finish.
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate (Erin Brooks): 97/100 (June 2023)
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 83.7% Grenache, 9.1% Syrah, 6% Petite Sirah, 1.2% Viognier
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Details 52% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak52%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details A barrel selection fermented with 45% whole clusters and matured for about 38 months in French-oak barrels and demi-muids, 52% new.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby-purple; Morello cherries, coffee beans, licorice, thyme, tea leaves and forest floor; full-bodied and powerful yet energetic, with juicy acidity, grainy tannins and a long spicy, floral finish.
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate (Erin Brooks): 99/100 (May 2022)
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 88.7% Grenache, 10.6% Syrah, 0.7% Viognier
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Oak Details 62% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak62%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The winemaking included 47% whole clusters. The wine aged for 38 months in 62% new French oak, with 83% described as large demi-muids, plus 38% used vessels of various sizes and ages from two to five years.
Tasting Notes Medium-to-deep garnet-purple; stewed plums, blackberry preserves, chocolate-covered cherries, licorice, violets and cinnamon; concentrated and full-bodied but elegant, with fine-grained tannins and a long finish.
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown): 98+/100 (August 2021)
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $562.38Original CHF 464.83 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $510.06Original CHF 421.59 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
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