Archive for the 'chardonnay' Category
On the backside of the mountain
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009As our winemaker Jacqueline Yoakum would say, “we are on the backside of the mountain.” This weekend was incredibly busy for us here at Keller Estate. We brought in the last 16 tons or so of Chardonnay over the weekend, and although they were beautiful, ripe and ready to pick, the pressure was on to […]
Spring Arrives at Keller Estate
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009I’m at the winery this week and all of Sonoma is positively gorgeous. The recent precipitation brought swathes of green grasses and wild flowers, making the air fragrant and crisp. We’re starting to see what we call “bud break,” or when the little leaves pop up on the vines. The syrah still has some time […]
Great feedback from Washington DC and comfort wine
Friday, March 20th, 2009Sometimes all the stars are lined up: great weather, a magnificent venue, great sales staff and so I have to say that we must stop complaining about the economy and focus on what we love: WINE! I had the honor of pouring our wines to a crowd that enjoyed their business, appreciated all our efforts to be at […]
Nice review from the San Francisco Chronicle.
Monday, February 2nd, 2009We wanted to shre with you the review that was just out yesterday !
The Sonoma Coast appellation has an especially cool climate that’s suited for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, thanks to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Cool days and relatively long hang time allow the grapes to ripen while retaining high acidity. Sonoma Coast […]
