2007 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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States Ketcham Estate ships to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Only 760 cases produced |
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About this Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
This is the first time Ketcham Estates has offered their wine outside of their mailing list allocations, and we are proud to offer it for a limited, one-time only sale.
Michael Browne, (Wine Spectator has anointed him, 'The Prince of Pinot') from the famed Kosta Browne winery is the winemaker for this wine. Perfect for food pairings during the holidays, this wine will also make a special gift.
Special Discounts - Receive 15% off for a 6-pack purchase. Receive 15% off and 2 free passes to the Grand Festival of Pinot Days 2010 ($100 value) when you purchase a case. You may choose the location:
- Los Angeles – January 2010
- San Francisco – June 2010
- Chicago – November 2010
Food and wine
We suggest you pair the 2007 Pinot Noir with Coq au Vin.
2007 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
This wine is only available for purchase on Indie Winemakers for $38 plus shipping fees. Take an additional 15% off volume purchases of 6 or more. Plus receive 2 free passes to Pinot Days ($100 value) for purchases of 1 case.
States Ketcham Estate ships to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Only 760 cases produced |
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Indie Winemakers' Tasting Notes
Our mission is to provide unbiased opinions of the wine being offered. These notes come from up to 10 guests who tasted this wine in a blind tasting format (wine is concealed so their identity is unknown). Why this format? Tasting blind completely throws out any hype associated with a certain winery, style, price point, etc; it forces the taster to accept what is in the glass without any predetermined notions.
Our tasters are not wine professionals, but a cross-representation of professions where the common denominator is our love for wine. We utilize Robert Parker's Glossary of Wine Terms to help write our comments. In addition, we utilize the aroma wheel to enhance our ability to describe the complexity of wine flavor.
Tasting Notes - 2007 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Our tasting notes include sight, aromatics and palate. For more information, see our
Tasting Techniques
- Sight: This wine is clear, dark ruby red in color with a slight strawberry color rim variation. Big, slow teardrops with no color.
- Aromatics: Light red fruits such as strawberry and raspberry.
- Palate: Smooth and medium round texture. Fresh red fruit flavors of strawberry, raspberry with a bit or cedar and Dutch cocoa.
| Wine Profile Style |
| Light Bodied |
Medium Bodied |
Full Bodied |
| Drink Now (0-3 yrs) |
Will Age (3-5 yrs) |
Will Age (8-10 yrs) |
| Slightly Fruity |
Fruity |
Very Fruity |
| No Tannins |
Softer Tannins |
Heavier Tannins |
| Low Acidity |
Medium Acidity |
High Acidity |
| No Residual Sugar Dry |
Off Dry |
Sweet |
2007 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
This wine is only available for purchase on Indie Winemakers for $38 plus shipping fees. Take an additional 15% off volume purchases of 6 or more. Plus receive 2 free passes to Pinot Days ($100 value) for purchases of 1 case.
States Ketcham Estate ships to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Only 760 cases produced |
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| Wine Technical Data |
| Blend |
100% Pinot Noir (20% Pommard, 25% Dijon 777, 25% Dijon 667, 10% Dijon 115, 20% Dijon 828) |
| Appellation |
100% Russian River Valley – 80% Ketcham Vineyard, and the balance from O’Neel Vineyard, Nonella, and Manzana vineyards. |
| Harvest Dates |
Sept. 3rd to Sept. 26th 2007 |
| Sugar at Harvest |
24.5 - 26.2 degrees Brix |
| Fermentation |
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| Aging / Cooperage |
100% French oak (33% new) aged 16 months: 40% Remond,
40% Rosseau,
20% Others |
| Alcohol |
14.4% by volume |
| Acidity |
TA: ., pH: 3.65 |
Technical Notes
About the Vineyards
The wine is crafted from four vineyards in the Russian River Valley – 80% Ketcham Vineyard, and the balance from O’Neel Vineyard, Nonella, and Manzana vineyards. We wanted to craft a wine that was easier to drink when young and were more expressive of the characteristics of the Russian River Valley itself. Our Dijon clones in the vineyard are intense, fruit-laden berries that do not forsake the underlying spice and earth that comes in the best RRV pinot.
About the Winery
Ketcham Estate is about making seductive Pinot Noir wines with rich fruits, that have structure and balance and are very food friendly. We are about family, friends, food and wine and are committed to putting a significant portion of our profits back into charitable endeavors and our local community. After all, that is what Pinot Noir is all about.
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Aromatics: Spicy red cherry, raspberry and ripe cranberry notes are at the forefront with subtle hints of fresh strawberry, rose petal and light brown spice.
Palate: Superbly balanced on entry this wine delivers a soft and supple texture backed up by an underlying backbone framed by refreshing acidity and soft, round tannins. Flavors of fresh cherry and crushed raspberries surround the palate and are highlighted by a bit of cinnamon and cranberry.
