2007 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Wine Advocate (August 2011): 4.5% Grenache and 2.5% Viognier; the principal Syrah percentage is not stated.
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Sites Eleven Confessions
Oak Details 84% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak84%
Production Details The August 2011 Wine Advocate account says all fruit was fully destemmed. Jeb Dunnuck's June 2012 account describes extended barrel aging but provides no exact duration.
Tasting Notes James Suckling (October 2011): fresh leather, blueberries, licorice, black pepper and spice. International Wine Cellar (November 2010): blackberry, cassis, licorice, woodsmoke, Asian spices, dark berries, floral character and mineral persistence.
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