2007 Ketcham Vineyard Estate 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 420 cases produced |
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About this Russian River Estate Pinot Noir
This is the first time Ketcham Estates has offered their Estate Pinot Noir outside of their mailing list allocations, and we are proud to offer it for a limited, one-time only sale. This exceptional wine comes from blocks that, in our opinion, truly represent the Russian River Valley and Ketcham Estate Vineyard.
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 Ketcham Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
This wine is only available for purchase on Indie Winemakers for $48 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 420 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 Estate 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 cherry color rim variation. Big, slow teardrops with some light red color.
- Aromatics: Dark red fruits such as cherry and a slight raspberry aroma.
- Palate: Very Smooth with a creamy texture. Ripe fruit flavors of cherry, raspberry with a bit or cedar and wet stone.
| 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 Ketcham Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
This wine is only available for purchase on Indie Winemakers for $48 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 420 cases produced |
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| Wine Technical Data |
| Blend |
100% Pinot Noir (80% Pommard, 5% Dijon 777, 5% Dijon 667, 5% Dijon 115, 5% Dijon 828) |
| Appellation |
100% Russian River Valley – Ketcham Vineyard |
| Harvest Dates |
Sept. 3rd to Sept. 11th 2007 |
| Sugar at Harvest |
24.5 - 26.2 degrees Brix |
| Fermentation |
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| Aging / Cooperage |
100% French oak (50% new) aged 16 months: 40% Remond,
40% Rosseau,
20% Others |
| Alcohol |
14.6% by volume |
| Acidity |
TA: ., pH: 3.60 |
Technical Notes
About the Vineyards
In the 2007 vintage, we have produced 420 cases of our flagship Estate pinot noir. As we have become more intimate with the nuances and characteristics of our vineyard, we are better able to understand its true nature. Thus, we are able to elicit its uniqueness in the wines, which is what we strive for in making our Estate 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: Deep and sensual with ripe mixed berries and dark cherries. There is a bit of sassafras that mingles with a hint of stone fruit, black tea and light, clean earth..
Palate: The rich mouth-feel saturates the palate yet maintains its fresh and clean personality. There are structured tannins that are balanced by a somewhat creamy texture and nice acidity. Dark red fruits including blackberries, ripe raspberries pair well with the higher toned pomegranate notes.
