The Wine
2006 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:
Red licorice, bright red cherry fruit with hints of cranberry, red apple skin and a touch of cinnamon.
On the palate:
The entrance fills your senses with intense raspberry, Maraschino cherry, structured acidity and sweet, ripe plum. The midpalate is creamy and coating with a long, red berry finish.