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Ketcham Estate
| Owner(s) | Mark Ketcham, Steve Rigisich |
| Web site | www.ketchamestate.com |
| Link to this site |
Ketcham Estate is a partnership between Steve Rigisich and Mark Ketcham. The Pinot Noir is sourced primarily from the 12-acre estate Ketcham Vineyard located in the Russian River Valley just off Eastside Road. The vineyard, which is planted to several Dijon clones and Pommard clone, is managed by Roberto Ordaz who lives on the property with his family. The first winemaker was Michael Browne (Kosta Browne). Scott Rich (Talisman) will take over beginning with the 2008 vintage.
In 2007 a Russian River Valley bottling (80% Ketcham Estate, 20% O'Neel) and a Ketcham Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir are offered. The wines are sold through a mailing list with some retail distribution.
Articles About Ketcham Estate
Reviewed Wines
2007 Ketcham Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc.,pH 3.65, 760 cases, $32. Winemaker is
Michael Browne. 80% Ketcham Vineyard, 20% O’Neel Vineyard, Nonella Vineyard and Manzana Vineyard.
Pommard, Dijon 777, 667, 115 and 828 clones. Aged 16 months in French oak.
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Aromas of cherry cola,
lavender and wood chips. Moderately rich black cherry, black currant fruits with an earthy, spicy underpinning.
Smooth in the mouth with a short, but pleasing finish. Decent (+).
Reviewed February 15, 2010
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2007 Ketcham Estate Ketcham Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., 420 cases, $41. A reserve wine that is 100% Ketcham Estate
Vineyard fruit. Sourced from a 16-acre vineyard with a broad selection of clones.
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Restrained aromas of dark red cherries and berries with a complimentary hint of
spice. Very tasty essence of dark cherries and plums with admirable
persistence. Silky smooth with supple tannins. Still a little closed, but offers
considerable upside potential. More sophistication and plushness than the
regular bottling. Very good.
Reviewed February 15, 2010
ARTICLE »
2006 Ketcham Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., $40. This label, owned by partners
Mark Ketcham and Steve Rigisich and vinified by winemaker Michael Browne (Kosta Browne), is
relatively new but has been impressive.
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Dark reddish-purple robe. Deep aromas of black cherry
liquor with dried herbs, hay, and subtle oak char. Nice black cherry fruit core presented with restraint.
Light and soft in the mouth, finishing with gossamer tannins. Very good.
Reviewed August 4, 2008
ARTICLE »
2005 Ketcham Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
From a vineyard on Eastside Road near J
Winery in the Russian River Valley. Crafted by Michael Browne (Kosta Browne). Sold only through a
mailing list.
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This is a marvelous wine which shows a softer and more reserved Michael Browne style.
Typical Russian River Valley pedigree with Bing cherry, cola and spice. Very showy and fruity and a delight
to drink.
Reviewed March 23, 2008
ARTICLE »
2007 Ketcham Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.4% alc.,pH 3.65, 760 cases, $32. Winemaker is Michael Browne. 80% Ketcham Vineyard, 20% O’Neel Vineyard, Nonella Vineyard and Manzana Vineyard. Pommard, Dijon 777, 667, 115 and 828 clones. Aged 16 months in French oak. · Aromas of cherry cola, lavender and wood chips. Moderately rich black cherry, black currant fruits with an earthy, spicy underpinning. Smooth in the mouth with a short, but pleasing finish. Decent (+). Reviewed February 15, 2010 ARTICLE »
2007 Ketcham Estate Ketcham Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., 420 cases, $41. A reserve wine that is 100% Ketcham Estate Vineyard fruit. Sourced from a 16-acre vineyard with a broad selection of clones. · Restrained aromas of dark red cherries and berries with a complimentary hint of spice. Very tasty essence of dark cherries and plums with admirable persistence. Silky smooth with supple tannins. Still a little closed, but offers considerable upside potential. More sophistication and plushness than the regular bottling. Very good. Reviewed February 15, 2010 ARTICLE »
2006 Ketcham Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., $40. This label, owned by partners Mark Ketcham and Steve Rigisich and vinified by winemaker Michael Browne (Kosta Browne), is relatively new but has been impressive. · Dark reddish-purple robe. Deep aromas of black cherry liquor with dried herbs, hay, and subtle oak char. Nice black cherry fruit core presented with restraint. Light and soft in the mouth, finishing with gossamer tannins. Very good. Reviewed August 4, 2008 ARTICLE »
2005 Ketcham Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
From a vineyard on Eastside Road near J Winery in the Russian River Valley. Crafted by Michael Browne (Kosta Browne). Sold only through a mailing list. · This is a marvelous wine which shows a softer and more reserved Michael Browne style. Typical Russian River Valley pedigree with Bing cherry, cola and spice. Very showy and fruity and a delight to drink. Reviewed March 23, 2008 ARTICLE »
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