By Ketcham Estate
2017 Pinot Noir 5 Clone Russian River Valley

Producer Notes
Russian River Valley is our heart and home when it comes to Pinot Noirs. Our wines embody the unique qualities that only the Russian River Valley can offer - that wonderful blend of spices, sassafras, red and dark fruits, and the beautiful balance that incontrovertibly is present in every bottle of our Pinot Noir.

Vineyard Notes
Ketcham Estate wines are produced from our 11-acre vineyard just off Eastside Road, South of Healdsburg, CA. Our vineyard contains multiple micro-climates due to the cooling westerly winds and the variety of soil structures from our winding creek that borders the Eastern and Southern property perimeters. The diversity of climate and soil and the many Dijon and Pommard clones provide the wine with broad flavor profiles, great depth, and structure. Our 'Old Vine' Pommard-4 block, the oldest vines in the vineyard, are over 45 years old.

Vineyard Details
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Vineyard: Ketcham Vineyard
Clones: Pommard 4, 667, 777, 828, 115
Harvest Dates: September 1st to 5th, 2017
Brix at Harvest: 24.80

Winemaking Details
Fermentation: Open top
Barrel Aging: 18 months in French oak (33% new, 33% once-used, 33% neutral)
Winemaker: Tami Collins

Technical Details
pH: 3.40
TA: 5.20 g/L
Alcohol: 14.80%

Tasting Notes
A beautifully balanced blend of the five Pinot Noir clones grown at Ketcham Vineyard. A dark raspberry color with elegantly layered aromas of ripe red cherry with hints of currant. Wonderfully balanced acidity combines with dark raspberry, cola, and toasty French oak flavors. A classic Russian River Valley Pinot.
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