Keller Estate El Coro Pinot Noir 2012
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Herbaceous and sauvage in cranberry and just-ripe cherry, this is a light, nicely composed wine with just enough stuffing to keep it interesting as it evolves in the glass. Fans of ethereal Pinot will be as equally satisfied as aficionados of a bigger style, the wine balanced in beauty and brawn.
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The winemaking philosophy at Keller Estate is simple: they respect the terrior that is characteristic of this vineyard estate and they minimize the handling and manipulation of the grapes to preserve the quality. They have pursued a blueprint of clonal diversity based on the altitude, orientation and soil composition of each vineyard block that is best for each individual clone. This clonal diversity provides the textures, flavors and aromas with which to build complexity into the wines. Winemaker Michael McNeill spends considerable time in the vineyard, assessing crop levels, canopy management and irrigation timing. However, his most important decision comes from tasting the ripening fruit over and over again – the optimal time to harvest.