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2023 Davies Vineyards Pinot Noir "Keefer Ranch"

Davies Vineyards 2023 Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir

Winery: Davies Vineyards

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Keefer Ranch"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $85

Cases produced: 450

KWG Score: 92 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: March 31, 2026

Wine Review: This clear and red colored Pinot Noir from Davies Vineyards opens with a loam, cinnamon, and red raspberry bouquet with hints of wet clay and tobacco. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, angular, and expressive. The flavor profile is a stewed black plum and blackberry tea blend with notes of stony minerality, oak, and vanilla. We also detected hints of cinnamon, and coffee. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity and its medium tannins fade away nicely. We would pair this Pinot with wild boar ragu or smoked beef ribs. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: "Our 2023 Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir exhibits delicate notes of violet, raspberry leaf, wild sage, and cardamom, interwoven with black tea and mint. On the palate, a broad and juicy red fruit core is balanced by a light herbal touch and clean, refreshing acidity. The finish leaves a warm trace of cinnamon spice that lingers gracefully." - - Winemakers J.P. Pierce, Jessica Koga, Sean Thompson, Hugh Davies

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