The Wine
2007 Vintage
Pinot Noir - Keefer Ranch
Keefer Ranch is owned and managed by Marcy Keefer along with her son Craig Strehlow. The vineyard has 50 planted acres, 20 to Chardonnay and 30 to Pinot Noir. Located in the heart of Green Valley, the site has a superb micro-climate, offering just the right amount of warmth during the day and very cool nights which leads to grapes that produce an intensely red fruited wine with strong natural acidity and focus. We were fortunate to obtain a greater diversity of fruit in 2006 which consisted of six clones; 115, 777, 114, Pommard 5, 2A, and 23.
Aromatics:
Sweet cranberries, pomegranate, fresh raspberries, ripe plum and black cherry dominate the nose.
On the palate:
The front palate delivers succulent Rainier Cherries with a slight cola edge. Ripe raspberry dominates the midpalate with a hint of crème brulee. All of which harmoniously deliver a creamy, silk-laden finish. Very pretty and elegant like a silk blanket thrown across your tongue.