Robert Keenan Winery Merlot Napa Valley (2008)
| Winery: | Robert Keenan Winery |
| Region: | USA » California » Napa » Spring Mountain District |
| Varietal: | Merlot |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Robert Keenan Winery
High in the Mayacamas Range, at an elevation of 1,700 feet above the Napa Valley floor, are Spring Mountain and the Robert Keenan Winery and vineyards. This area was first identified as prime vineyard land by Peter Conradi in the late 19th century when he planted 100 acres of terraced vineyard in Zinfandel and Syrah grapes. The Conradi Winery operated until Prohibition when the vineyards and winery fell out of use. In 1974, Robert Keenan purchased 180 acres of forest on the defunct Conradi Winery site. No vines remained. Only the crumbling walls of the former winery and a few old broken tanks told of its history, but Robert was certain the mountain top vineyards would be perfect for an estate winery. He replaced tree stumps and rocks with rows of Cabernet and Chardonnay, hired an engineer to redesign the original winery structure, and brought in a contractor to begin construction. The winery was made operational just in time for the harvest of 1977. From that time on, Keenan has earned a great reputation Read more »
Dark red violet color; lifted, tart black fruit, herbs nose; tasty, tart black fruit, herbs palate; medium-plus finish. 92+ points
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Merlot
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Syrah
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Chardonnay
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Cabernet Franc
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January 2010
Robert Keenan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District 2005
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its a bold cab with a lot of alcohol. seems like you could pair it with some strong flavors and it would hold its own. Read More
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January 2010
Here's an article I just ran across that points to an issue that has been looming larger for several years now:http://www.napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/wine/columnists/dan-berger/article_704bc688-0712-11df-a231-001cc4c002e0.htmlThe sentiments in it have been expressed several times on these boards. GregDP has moaned recently... Read More
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April 2009
Robert Keenan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena 2004
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This is a Gold Medal Wine Club Diamond Series selection.94+ Points, Robert Parkers The Wine Advocate A beautiful wine, the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve boasts classic crème de cassis, cedar, tobacco leaf, spice box, and pain grille aromas and flavors. This impeccably made, full-bodied, super-concentrated Cabernet reveals good delineation and... Read More
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March 2009
Robert Keenan Winery Red Bordeaux Blend Spring Mountain District Mernet Reserve 2003
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March 2009
Robert Keenan Winery Zinfandel Napa Valley 2006
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Nice balanced zin. Not over the top in terms of fruit or alcohol. Lots of red fruit in the nose especially raspberry. Initial taste is red fruit and then get hints of coco and licorice. Read More
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September 2007
Robert Keenan Winery Merlot Napa Valley 2002
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Very juicy mouthful, with a heavy dark red fruit slap up front and a smooth finish. I think a bit more "kick" on the back end would make this a 4.5 or 5. Read More
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