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Keller Estate
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Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, CA
Keller Estate
2015 Pinot Noir
La Cruz Vineyard
Sonoma Coast, CA
A Special Thanksgiving Note:
Each year our talented team goes in search of the perfect wines to pair with the myriad Thanksgiving meal traditions. This year Cellar Angels is pleased to recommend the Keller Estate 2015 La Cruz Vineyard Pinot Noir to grace your table and enliven this most American holiday celebration.
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With a case (12 bottle) purchase of the Keller Estate 2015 Pinot Noir, please enjoy a VIP tasting and cave tour for 4 guests.
Keller Estate 2015 Pinot Noir, La Cruz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
From one of Keller Estate Winery's signature vineyards, the La Cruz Pinot Noir shines with evidence of an ancient sea bed imparting minerality and bright acidity. Translucent pale ruby on inspection, this fragrant wine springs to life with aromas of pronounced luscious red cherry, strawberry-raspberry preserves and wild currants, along with cola, rose pedals and sage. The flavors are just as delightful and fruit forward with a mouthful of tart cherry glaze, nutmeg and hints of black pepper and dried flowers. ~Tasting Notes by Denise Cody, Chief Operating Angel
Grape:
Pinot Noir
Production:
407 cases
Region:
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, CA
Ageability:
Drink for your holiday celebrations. Why wait?
Alcohol:
14.1%
The Vineyard:
La Cruz Vineyard
About The Vineyard:
Located on the Keller Estate in the Petaluma Gap, the La Cruz Vineyard is rich in minerals with clay soils. Crisp coolness and a fog blanket lead to warmer late morning temps followed by mid-afternoon cooling maritime breezes bringing the evening fog. This unique, cooling "wind tunnel" effect results in lower yields and grapes that reach physiological ripeness much later and at lower sugar levels while developing intense flavors with ideal levels of acidity. Planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Viognier and Pinot Gris, the vineyard is sustainably certified and incorporates practices derived from organics, permaculture, and biodynamics learned over the years. These practices include bee-keeping, owl and bat boxes, a carefully managed flock of over 200 sheep that graze and fertilize the land, and careful management of the pond system that ensures the water supply.
Winemaker:
Julien Teichmann
About The Winemaker:
German-born Julien traveled the world working harvests and finally came to the U.S. in 2013 where he spent time at Kosta Browne and Merry Edwards before joining Keller Estate in May 2018. Critical in Julien's career has been profound respect for the vineyard and a holistic approach to farming and winemaking, making him a perfect fit.
Winemaker Notes:
- The core of La Cruz Pinot Noir comes from the Pommard clone, which creates a wine with a dense and elegant backbone. Clones 667 & 777 are added for bright fruit and mouth-watering acidity. Small percentages of other clones provide delicacy and spice bringing all the varietal components together seamlessly.
- Aged 10 months in oak barrel
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