Winery Story
Next of Kyn
While fruit from the Cumulus Vineyard remains a key blending component for the Sine Qua Non wines, in 2007, the Next of Kyn label was launched, showcasing Cumulus as a single vineyard.
Cloudbusting
In the early 2000s, Manfred and Elaine Krankl, founders of Sine Qua Non, had been living in Ojai and looking for a piece of vineyard land to buy. Manfred was driving through the sleepy town of Oak View one day on his way to the coastal highway and saw a “For Sale” sign up on...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
Address: PO Box 948, Oak View, CA 93022
Open for Tastings: No
Major Grapes: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Petit Manseng, Petite Sirah, Syrah
Vineyard Size: 12.5 acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 2007
Owner: Elaine & Manfred Krankl
Winemaker: Manfred Krankl
Website: http://nextofkyn.net/
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Published: September 2025