Keefer Ranch

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.420 ratings
-no pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Steve Anderson

I’ve really enjoyed some previous vintages, but this one was a bit muted in comparison. Blah.

I’ve really enjoyed some previous vintages, but this one was a bit muted in comparison. Blah.

Nov 22nd, 2017
Jason Keefer

Robust barnyard nose, lush dark cherry fruits. Smooth! Namesake wine is always enjoyable!

Robust barnyard nose, lush dark cherry fruits. Smooth! Namesake wine is always enjoyable!

Dec 7th, 2015
Charles Garrison

Much improved over prior bottle

Much improved over prior bottle

Sep 23rd, 2015
Ken Rogers

I adore this wine--the fruit always comes through for me, and Craig just seems to have that touch that allows the fruit to show beautifully with lovely texture on the palate. Brambly fruit on the nose, dark cherry with just a hint of cola on the palate, smooth and supple with a lovely, long finish. Mmm!

I adore this wine--the fruit always comes through for me, and Craig just seems to have that touch that allows the fruit to show beautifully with lovely texture on the palate. Brambly fruit on the nose, dark cherry with just a hint of cola on the palate, smooth and supple with a lovely, long finish. Mmm!

May 25th, 2015
Ken Rogers

For me, this is as close to perfect a Pinot Noir as there is: a subtle nose of cherry and earth, a soft and supple mouth feel with cherry, cranberry and rose petals with a hint of forest floor on the palate. Complex, beautiful, just wonderful. Unfortunately, the current 2012 vintage under his new Camlow Cellars label (which we just picked up last weekend) is the last year he'll be working with Keefer Ranch fruit, but winemaker Craig Strehlow has consistently nailed it for me. We'll definitely try the new juice--also from Green Valley--when it's ready. *fingers crossed*

For me, this is as close to perfect a Pinot Noir as there is: a subtle nose of cherry and earth, a soft and supple mouth feel with cherry, cranberry and rose petals with a hint of forest floor on the palate. Complex, beautiful, just wonderful. Unfortunately, the current 2012 vintage under his new Camlow Cellars label (which we just picked up last weekend) is the last year he'll be working with Keefer Ranch fruit, but winemaker Craig Strehlow has consistently nailed it for me. We'll definitely try the new juice--also from Green Valley--when it's ready. *fingers crossed*

Mar 21st, 2015
Tim Burke

Oh Lordy, such food stuff

Oh Lordy, such food stuff

Sep 2nd, 2013
Valerie Thompson

Having wonderful dinner at Pacifica in Aspen. What an awesome wine to drink with our pacifica tower!

Having wonderful dinner at Pacifica in Aspen. What an awesome wine to drink with our pacifica tower!

Aug 24th, 2013
Christopher Taylor

Christopher had this 6 years ago

Christopher had this 6 years ago

Apr 9th, 2018
Charles Garrison

Charles had this 8 years ago

Charles had this 8 years ago

Nov 11th, 2015
Todd Garney

Todd had this 8 years ago

Todd had this 8 years ago

Nov 8th, 2015