Keller Estate Rôtie Vertical
- Typically $54/bottle from Keller Estate
- The Côte-Rôtie wine regions are split between Côte Blonde and Côte Brune, allegedly named for the blonde and brunette daughters of a local noble
- Côte Blonde tend to be balanced and meant to be drank earlier rather than later
- Côte Brune are iron-rich, containing more tannins and meant to age longer
- Sold by Keller Estate, fulfilled by Wine Country Connect
About Keller Estate
Though Arturo and Deborah Keller snatched up the site of the Keller Estate around 1989, the Keller Estate label only became a reality in 2000. This was with the return of Ana Keller, Arturo’s daughter, from her education in biochemistry. Now Ana is flying the colors of the Petulama Gap AVA and producing some dang good wines.
The vineyard they planted back in 1989, known as La Cruz, had Pinot Noir and Chardonnay planted over the years. The climate of the Petaluma Valley is apparently perfect for these varietals. Course, today’s offering is neither of these. What a twist!
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It's a Rhône-down! Two regions enter, one region leaves. Figuratively, I mean. Part of France won't disappear.
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Prefer Northern Rhône appellations. There's something to be gained in exploring the depths of one red varietal. And Syrah is really good.Prefer Northern Rhône appellations. There's something to be gained in exploring the depths of one red varietal. And Syrah is really good.
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Prefer Southern Rhône appellations. The more grapes involved, the more room there is for ingenuity. I will not be beholden to one grape.Prefer Southern Rhône appellations. The more grapes involved, the more room there is for ingenuity. I will not be beholden to one grape.
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You don't know what you're talking about. Let me explain you a thing in the comments.You don't know what you're talking about. Let me explain you a thing in the comments.
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