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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.2 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 34 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by TashNYC on 2/4/2021 & rated 92 points: Quite excellent. Notes of cherry, strawberry, spice and earth. Absolutely no stewed fruit. Delicious with our Indian food, especially the tandoori chicken.
Bigger and better than the 2011 we had the night before. (358 views) | | | Tasted by alpha_ori on 6/16/2019 & rated 92 points: Don't know if there's substantial bottle variation, but my experience was very different than some of the previous posters. Rich strawberry fruit, to be sure, but no stewiness or portiness. And the richness is somehow all frontloaded; the snappy finish leaves only a light memory of strawberries. Delicious. (552 views) | | | Tasted by STM82 on 12/16/2018: Both bottles were way too overripe. All that was left is stewed fruit. Almost Port like. The clos Pepe from the same vintage was absolutely singing. However this was far from it. (744 views) | | | Tasted by meatman on 8/9/2014 & rated 87 points: Too fruit forward for me. Even more so than last time. (1855 views) | | | Tasted by thalver on 6/24/2014 & rated 90 points: well balanced, smooth and ready to drink. The nose continued to become more expressive and complex after qa couple hours open. (1650 views) | | | Tasted by Meerlust on 12/29/2013 & rated 91 points: Dark garnet color. Intriguing nose of jalapeño, dark cherry, tobacco, cocoa, and cola. The palate is ripe with cherry, tobacco, cocoa, cola, and a touch of caramel on the finish. Structurally, this medium-bodied wine has solid acidity to match the bigger fruit and a plush mouthfeel. Overall, this the biggest of the 09 Sandlers, but it manages to be enjoyable and not overblown. It might not be for everyone, though. (1781 views) | | | Tasted by meatman on 9/21/2013 & rated 89 points: Well made but a little to fruit forward for me. Also needs more complexity. (1780 views) | | | Tasted by Grape_ape on 7/2/2013 & rated 90 points: sellersnathanw pretty much nailed it.. (1839 views) | | | Tasted by sellerscellar on 4/10/2013 & rated 90 points: Very young, yet approachable. This is EXTREMELY fruit-forward, opulent, rich, and highly extracted. Almost a bit over the top for me, yet definitely varietally correct, just made in that new world, CA style. (1131 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 7/24/2012 & rated 92 points: Delicious open and ripe red cherry and spice aromas and flavors with silly texture and smooth long finish. (1521 views) | | | Tasted by CTuttle on 11/15/2011: Not ready yet. Some heat at first, and then the tannins build and build. Cherry cough syrup upon opening as well. Gets lets abrasive with air, but more tannic. Give a few years. (2183 views) | | | Tasted by Screameagle on 11/9/2011 & rated 91 points: Last night Joan and I drank the keffer keffer 2007 and enjoyed it a lot so I thought we would enjoy this bottle too. We liked it even more than last nights bottle. Ed k is a very talented winemaker and this bottle proves it. Wonderful acidity that we loved. Young but drinking great now no reason to wait. (2113 views) | | | Tasted by Outplaying on 10/16/2011: Black cherry and dark fruits, some spice and a little heat on the finish. I didn't enjoy this as much this time around but Ann liked it. For me, the noticeable alchohol was just to much. (1819 views) | | | Tasted by Outplaying on 8/11/2011: Dark fruits; some clove and spice; a little rootbeer. Very nice. My first Sandler. I hope to spend some more time with the next one. (1800 views) | | | Tasted by dhammer53 on 6/18/2011 & rated 92 points: This was delicious. Cherries on the nose and tastebuds. Smooth drinking, with that beautiful pinot noir color. Drank this with salmon at Eric's 28th birthday dinner. (2214 views) | | | Tasted by sehill on 3/6/2011 & rated 90 points: Tasted sided by sided with the '09 Sandler Wine Co., Pinot Noir, "Clos Pepe". This was also opened and tasted at 1pm and later consumed at dinner. This shows a dark fruit profile in the aromatics with black cherry and cola notes present. The color is a slightly darker medium ruby. The medium bodied palate continue the theme of the aromatics with a dark fruit profile. It shows balance and a lengthy finish. This is the more assertive of the two wines with the "Clos Pepe" showing a more finesse and red fruit profile and the "Keefer Ranch" displaying black fruits and more structure. (2077 views) | | | Tasted by budman on 1/28/2011 & rated 93 points: Bright, with cherry notes. Great stuff!!! (2159 views) | | | Tasted by budman on 12/13/2010 & rated 91 points: Cherry, cherry, and more cherry. I loved it!!! Oh, and a touch of spice, too. (2344 views) | | | Tasted by gutt22 on 11/23/2010: 14.5% alcohol. Light black cherry color. Youthful, but showing its impressive stuff already. Fragrant nose of flowers, black cherry, and strong baking spice. In the mouth, plush and elegant, with delightful black cherry fruit, juicy and out front, that is backed up by floral and spice notes. Bright yet refined acidity and a long finish. A couple years to integrate further, and this will be positively kicking. A- (2340 views) | | | Tasted by tribble on 10/14/2010 & rated 91 points: Fruit forward, but light and floral. (2468 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, May/June 2011, IWC Issue #156
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| Sandler Wine Company Producer website
Welcome to the Sandler Wine Company, the personal label of consulting winemaker, Ed Kurtzman. For Sandler, Ed draws on his relationships with top growers to produce small lots of vineyard designate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Zinfandel and Grenache from the Central Coast’s and Sonoma's most acclaimed sites.
Please go to the Wines page to learn more about our current offerings, or click here to join our mailing list for announcements about Sandler Wine Co.'s twice yearly (fall/spring) releases.
Cheers… and thanks for your interest in Sandler Wines.2009 Sandler Wine Company Pinot Noir Keefer RanchThis first vineyard-designated Keefer Ranch Pinot for Sandler is a blend of 2/3 Mariafeld clone 23 (from Switzerland), and 1/3 Dijon clone 777. 2009 was the fifth in a string of cool vintages, and I waited until early October for these two clones to ripen--and they did ripen. The 2009 Sandler Keefer is a bold, full-flavored Pinot that is balanced by firm acidity. I usually recommend holding onto my Pinots for a year or two before they approach their peak of enjoyment, but I'd say there's no need to wait on this '09 Keefer. It's very good already, and I do hope it continues drinking well for at least 5 years. 116 cases produced.Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.Keefer Ranch Details on weinlagen-infoUSAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Sonoma CountyMendocino CountyRussian River Valley Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association | Wikipedia |
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