Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $510.06Original CHF 421.59 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 82% Syrah, 13.1% Grenache, 3.3% Petite Sirah, 0.8% Viognier and 0.8% Gelber Muskateller (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains)
Drinking Window Jeb Dunnuck (August 2023) advised 4–5 additional years of bottle age and expected evolution over 20–25 years.
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Oak Details 66% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak66%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date January 2023
Production Volume
Magnums240
Production Details The wine incorporated 13% whole clusters and matured for approximately 39 months in French oak barrels, 66% new.
Tasting Notes Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (August 2023): exotic spice, incense, plum preserve, blueberry, dark chocolate, truffle, tree bark and iron, with freshness and fine tannins. Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (June 2023): cassis, tar, salami and violet, with a velvety, concentrated yet fresh palate. Jeb Dunnuck (August 2023): red and black fruit, floral incense, iron, cured meat and spice.
Critics Ratings 100
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Vintages
2017 Technical Specifications
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Oak Details 59% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak59%
Production Details Vinified with 29% whole clusters; matured using 59% new oak, 30% concrete and 11% neutral oak.
Tasting Notes Jeb Dunnuck: sandalwood, dried flowers, incense, saddle leather, red and blue fruits; concentrated, full-bodied and balanced. Wine Advocate: baked plum, stewed blackberry, black-cherry preserve, Sichuan pepper, violets, chocolate mint, charcuterie and black raspberry, with fine-grained tannins and a long spicy finish.
Critics Ratings 100
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