Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2005

Medium-body, complex,and well-integrated. Combines soft cherry, dried cranberry with a brambly, earthy undertone. Finish with a good bit of acid. Well balanced. Good food wine.

March 2009

Rating: 88/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 130, January/February 2007 ($48; 13.7%) Medium red. Spicy red fruits, cola and underbrush on the musky nose. Suppler and a bit sweeter than the Naylor offering, with a bit more ripeness to its flavors of cherry, berries and clove. In a rounder style but a wine of moderate intensity and depth.Finishes with good ripe acidity.

Notes on the Loring Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch 2005 : OTHER REVIEW: POINTS Medium-light to medium ruby; attractive, intense, complex, slightly smoky, spicy, raspberry and red cherry fruit aroma with hints of charred oak and vanilla; medium-full body; forward, moderately rich, raspberry and cherry fruit flavors; well balanced; medium-full tannin; slightly harsh on the finish; lingering aftertaste. Deserves several more years of bottle aging. Highly recommended. [89/100], first place. California Grapevine December 2006-January 2007WINEMAKER NOTES: Pinot Noir Green Valley Keefer read more...Ranch 2004 Medium-deep ruby color; deep, lush, black cherry aromas with spice and forest floor notes; rich, deep, complex and juicy red cherry flavors, spicy, bright, nice touch of forest floor, excellent structure and balance; long finish. WOW! This is classic Keefer Ranch. An absolute delight to drink. This is Brian Loring's first vintage from Keefer Ranch. His deft touch in the winery has taken this amazing vineyard in Green Valley to a new height. 300 cases made $48 Score: 96 Greg Walter at Pinot Report also named it his #3 wine of the year for 2005.    (hide)

October 2008

A touch of green mint is evident on the nose, with a beam of tart, lively wild berry and blackberry fruit that's well-focused. Young and tight, this has crisp acidity and a cleansing, berry-laced finish. Drink now through 2010. 650 cases made. &#8211... Wine Spectator. A Pinot Noir wine from California in USA. 2005 Loring Wine Co Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch 750ml

January 2009

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Vinfolio in Issue 83 Heading further north, Keefer is a benchmark site for many top flight Pinots. It is known for a softer interpretation of fruit. Earth and spicy red fruits on the nose, cherry and creamy dark fruit on the palate, dusty acidity on the finish.

Notes on the Loring Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch 2005 : OTHER REVIEW: POINTS Medium-light to medium ruby; attractive, intense, complex, slightly smoky, spicy, raspberry and red cherry fruit aroma with hints of charred oak and vanilla; medium-full body; forward, moderately rich, raspberry and cherry fruit flavors; well balanced; medium-full tannin; slightly harsh on the finish; lingering aftertaste. Deserves several more years of bottle aging. Highly recommended. [89/100], first place. California Grapevine December 2006-January 2007

WINEMAKER NOTES: Pinot Noir Green Valley read more...Keefer Ranch 2004 Medium-deep ruby color; deep, lush, black cherry aromas with spice and forest floor notes; rich, deep, complex and juicy red cherry flavors, spicy, bright, nice touch of forest floor, excellent structure and balance; long finish. WOW! This is classic Keefer Ranch. An absolute delight to drink. This is Brian Lorings first vintage from Keefer Ranch. His deft touch in the winery has taken this amazing vineyard in Green Valley to a new height. 300 cases made $48 Score: 96 Greg Walter at Pinot Report also named it his #3 wine of the year for 2005.    (hide)

November 2009