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2005 A.P. Vin Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch Vineyard
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From the Winery mailer - Keefer Ranch is one of the finest vineyards in Green Valley which is part of the larger Russian River Valley AVA and is farmed by Marcy Keefer and her son, Craig who are an amazing grape growing team. Green Valley is known for its cooler climate which is perfect for growing Pinot Noir. My sourcing of Keefer Ranch fruit is partially serendipitous. Turns out, Craig went to school and grew up in the same town with a very good college friend of mine. Very small world experience! This mother and son team is destined for greatness (well in my mind they already are!) and is hands down one of the most beautiful vineyards I have seen to date. The fruit sourced includes 777, P5, 23 and 114 clones. Aged in a combination of new and older French oak barrels for 11 months and bottled un-fined and un-filtered in August 2006.
Ed's tasting notes: "This has the deepest color of any 2005 Keefer I've seen. A very complex nose of rhubarb, cola, jasmine and violet. At times the nose shows more flowers than fruit, then 15 minutes later the fruit is in the forefront ahead of the flowers. Well-framed on the palate by high but not tart acidity and perfectly integrated oak. I wish I could make a Keefer like this!"
Ed's tasting notes: "This has the deepest color of any 2005 Keefer I've seen. A very complex nose of rhubarb, cola, jasmine and violet. At times the nose shows more flowers than fruit, then 15 minutes later the fruit is in the forefront ahead of the flowers. Well-framed on the palate by high but not tart acidity and perfectly integrated oak. I wish I could make a Keefer like this!"