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Pinot on the River
October 29, 2012
Heladsburg Plaza
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Located in the Russian River Valley's Green Valley appellation, Keefer Ranch sits near the headwaters of Green Valley Creek and is planted on gentle well-drained slopes with Goldridge soil. The Ranch grows Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.
 OUR CURRENT RELEASE:
2010 Pinot Noir
With harvest around the corner, it's time to release our 2010 Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir. This is our fourth vintage and the wines are showing the consistent flavor profile of Keefer Ranch: lovely red fruits and bright acidity evident from the start, with soft tannins and a lingering finish complementing the palate.
The 2010 is comprised of two clones of Pinot Noir: Swan and Clone 115. On September 22, 2010, we picked the Swan at 24.7 Brix with a pH of 3.41. These numbers are nearly perfect, and the juice's taste proves it!
The Clone 115 was picked a little riper, on September 28, 2010, at 25.1 Brix with a pH of 3.55. We purposely did this to coax out the darker fruit flavors and give the wine a little more complexity. Both clones were aged 17 months in 100% French oak (40% new).
Bottling took place on April 20, 2012, less than a year ago, so if you choose to enjoy a bottle now, I encourage you to decant this wine before drinking. A little oxygen will open it up and let the aromatics and texture shine through. In terms of ageability, the 2010 should do well in the cellar for at least five years.
Wine will ship as weather permits. Due to weather concerns, we will begin shipping week of October 29, 2012. Please plan ahead for the holidays and let us know if you have any special requests.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support, and we look forward to sharing our current and upcoming releases with you! Join us at Pinot on the River, October 26, 2012 on the Healdsburg Plaza, or if you'd like to come by the Ranch to taste or tour, please give Craig a call at 707-293-4326.
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KEEFER RANCH list on 2010 Pinot Noir All-Americans
PINOTFILE - reviews of our 2007 and 2008
"New Faces In California Pinot," Wine Spectator – Sept. 30, 2008 issue
90 PTS from The WINE SPECTATOR – July 31, 2008
"The New Cults," San Francisco Chronicle – May 30, 2008
PinotFile – July 19, 2008
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PINOTFILE reviews 2008 Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir – December 14, 2010 issue
"The nose blossoms over time offering lovely scents of black cherries, nutmeg, cut flowers, and underbrush. A little darker and more intense than the 2007 offering, but remains a feminine style with pleasing delicate dark red cherry fruit, gossamer tannins, an alluring silkiness, with an intense cherry flavored finish. Beautifully balanced. Not offering all it is capable of now, this wine deserves further cellaring for at least a year. Very Good. Reviewed December 14, 2010" Link to review
PINOTFILE reviews Keefer Ranch 2007 Pinot Noir – December 14, 2010 issue
"Bright Bing cherry aromas with a complimentary accent of spices including nutmeg leading to crisp and satisfying flavors of black cherries, strawberries, and raspberries with hints of spice box, cola and green tea that fan out nicely on the pleasing finish. A seamless wine with silky tannins and no discernible oak. A treasure of a wine that really delivers the goods. Reviewed December 14, 2010" Link to review
Keefer Ranch, honorble mention, 2010 Pinot Noir All-Americans, Pinotfile
 "NEW FACES IN CALIFORNIA PINOT," WINE SPECTATOR – Sept. 30, 2008 issue
"We've tasted more California Pinot Noirs this year than ever before....We've sifted through the newcomers to profile some of the most promising....One thing is clear about the producuers in this group - they have a lot of previous wine experience."
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90 PTS FROM THE WINE SPECTATOR – July 31, 2008
"Has a streak of wildness, with lots of spice, dried blueberry and currant aromas that are rich and focused, picking up complex herb, tea, and orange zest, ending with a pretty perfumed edge. Gains body on the finish. Drink now through 2012. 143 cases made. --J.L."
" The New Cults," San Francisco Chronicle – May 30, 2008
"Keefer Ranch...a primo match up of Pinot terroir and talent."
from "10 Wineries to Watch" sidebar to article. "These 10 wineries all have a dedicated following and the right combination of factors to catapult to cult status. Keefer Ranch: ...a primo match up of Pinot terroir and talent."
PinotFile, Vol 6/62 – July 19, 2008
"Light reddish-purple in color. The nose offers fresh savory herbs with red berries and cherries. Delicious delicate red fruits that are sweetly spiced and elegantly presented. Soft and silky like red lingerie. A delight to drink. Naomi Campbell on a Victoria Secret runway." - Prince of Pinot.
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