2021 CASA Wines Pinot Noir, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma County
Tasting Notes
CASA Pinot Noir from the Keller Estate is true to its name - it is our ‘house wine’ - made from our estate in the Petaluma Gap of Sonoma County. CASA Pinot Noir is our entry-level selection of our terroir-based production at Keller Estate. We pride ourselves on our clonal selections planted on sedimentary soils and the unique air flow which defines the Petaluma Gap, producing exceptional aromatic wines.
The 2021 Keller Estate CASA Pinot Noir opens with aromas of potpourri and spice. Deep flavors of baked blackberry pie and notes of hibiscus tea fill the palate. Hints of black pepper and boysenberry combine for a clean, lively finish.
The Vineyard
Keller Estate was once part of the ancient seabed below San Pablo Bay. These mineral-rich, clay soils define our site and result in a rich minerality, a signature of our wines. The site’s proximity on the Western edge of Sonoma Mountain, above the Petaluma River, is the southern stretch of the Petaluma Gap. Winds from the Pacific Ocean are pulled through the ‘Gap’ by the warming Central Valley interior which impart distinctive fruit and floral aromatics which define this AVA.
We implement regenerative farming which focuses on top-soil renewal and increased cover crop and beneficial insect biodiversity, enhancing our own regional ecosystem as well as contributing to the health and vitality of the earth.
Vintage
By November 2020, it became apparent that the persistent, multi-year drought was adversely impacting the ponds’ levels. To reduce vine stress, we irrigated the vineyards early in the growing season to encourage them to pull nutrients from the soil and establish a healthy canopy. Keller Estate’s three rain-collection ponds, which we irrigate our vineyards, olive groves, and landscaping, were almost dry by May. Fortunately, we had fewer than anticipated heat spells in the summer. With well-established vineyard sites and intensive canopy management, the vines produced beautiful clusters, albeit with small berries. As a result, the 2021 wines were concentrated, succulent, and rich.
Winemaking
Harvested in the cool night, the small whole clusters arrive at the winery, allowing us to gently de-stem the fruit before a 4-day cold soak. After this time, the temperature rises slowly, and the native fermentation happens over the next 13-15 days. Our gravity flow winery allows us to gently fill our barrels without adding oxygen. After this, they go into our cave for malolactic fermentation. For Casa Pinot Noir, we select 20% new French oak.
Specs
Harvest Date: September 17-23, 2021
pH: 3.65
Alcohol: 14.1%
Cooperage: 20% New French Oak
Bottling Date: August 5, 2022
Cases: 661 cases
What’s Included
4-bottles:
4x - 2021 CASA Wines Pinot Noir, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma County
Case:
12x - 2021 CASA Wines Pinot Noir, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma County
Our mission is to share the passing of time through our family’s vineyard.
Arturo Keller and his wife Deborah first fell in love with the site while driving a vintage car through the meandering Sonoma roads, and selected the property for its potential as a site for a world-class vineyard. Clearly, the property’s beauty, setting, and history influenced our decision to make it our home.
In 1989, we planted the first Chardonnay vines, and La Cruz vineyard was born. Our first vintage was sold to Rombauer Vineyards, who rapidly became excited with the potential of the site, giving us confidence in our fruit. By 1999, we planted a few acres of Pinot Noir and recognized the potential to make our own exceptional wines. In 2000, the Keller Estate label became a reality. Shortly after, in collaboration with the prestigious Mexican firm of Legorreta+Legorreta we designed and built our stunning and functional winery, designed specifically for gravity-flow winemaking.
Ana Keller, Arturo’s daughter and a biochemist by training, joined the team eager to create the most exquisite wines from the Estate’s vineyards. With Arturo’s constant vision and encouragement, Ana’s passion has established Keller Estate as a benchmark for producing some of the best wines in the Sonoma Coast. Her passion and dedication have been instrumental in establishing Petaluma Gap AVA and promoting the wines of this region worldwide.
Ana created CASA Wines as a new line she, her family, and friends could enjoy every day. Since 1998, Ana has been directing both farming and winemaking at her family’s property in Sonoma County. Among Ana’s many achievements, she has played an instrumental role in developing the Petaluma Gap AVA bringing recognition to this newest California Wine Region that is defined by its cool, coastal fog and air movement from the Pacific Ocean.
We invite you to visit us and share our passion.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY
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2021 CASA Wines Pinot Noir by Keller Estate - $30 = 16.66%
2021 CASA Wines Pinot Noir, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma County
Tasting Notes
The Vineyard
Vintage
Winemaking
Specs
What’s Included
4-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
Not for sale on winery website, $384/case MSRP
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Mar 23 - Wednesday, Mar 25
2021 CASA Wines Pinot Noir by Keller Estate
4 bottles for $59.99 $15/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $149.99 $12.50/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2021 CASA Wines Pinot Noir by Keller Estate - $30 = 16.66%