VINEYARD Keefer Ranch
CLONES 115, Pommard, 777, Calera, Swan, 2a, 828
ORIENTATION North / East
TRELLISING Bi-lateral cordon
SOIL Goldridge and Josephine Loam
FERMENTATION 39% Wood open tops / 30% Stainless steel open tops / 14% Concrete open tops / 1% Whole cluster
ÉLEVAGE 42% New French Oak for 19 months / 2% New Austrian Oak for 19 months
ALCOHOL 14.2%
pH 3.63
TA 5.58 g/L
AROMA
Cohesive layers of raspberry and blackberry, highlighted by well-integrated hints of lemon peel.
PALATE
Ripe cherry and lemon peel work in harmony with the impressive energy.
In 2017, Mother Nature delivered a concentrated harvest and our talented team worked tirelessly to bring the fruit in at peak quality. These wines are inspired by our desire to capture the essence of many of California’s best vineyards for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This place-driven focus guides every decision in both vineyard and cellar, and each year we strive to produce exemplary representations of vintage and terroir.
Keefer Ranch is one of the longest tenured properties in our Single Vineyard Series. Located in Green Valley, this mystical site is characterized by cool conditions and a distinct marine influence. Kosta Browne began working with this site in 2005, in collaboration with the legendary Marcy Keefer.
Sourced from the 20-acre parcel that we purchased in 2013, this is a sophisticated and graceful wine that has balanced notes of raspberry and blackberry, while energetic texture and high-toned flavors throughout the palate represent classic KB personality.
Fact of Note: 14% fermented and aged in concrete.
THE RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY IS hallowed ground for lovers of great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Here, the vines are submersed in clockwork fog and daytime temperature swings, which preserve the natural acidity essential to elegant, age-worthy wines. We work with a handful of the most beloved vineyards from this remarkable wine region considered by many to be the heartland of California Pinot Noir.
Within Russian River Valley, in a town tucked away from the main roads, you’ll find a community ranging from writer to artisan. The town of Graton is an area where local winemakers and growers take a respite and enjoy some of the many popular yet under-the-radar restaurants. During harvest, the little town is full of life and bustling.
