| Quantity | Ground to CA |
|---|---|
| 1-3 Bottles | $10.00 |
| 4-5 Bottles | $15.00 |
| 6-20 Bottles | $0.00 |
The winemaking philosophy at Keller Estate is simple: we respect the terroir that is characteristic of our vineyard estate. Our winemaking at this Petaluma Gap winery ensures that we minimize handling and manipulation to preserve the quality and thus produce wines of the highest distinction. Keller Estate’s winemaker spends considerable time in the vineyard, following, learning and understanding the strength of each block and giving input as to ways to improve quality. The most important decision comes from tasting the ripening fruit and determining the optimal time to harvest.
Since the planting of our first vineyards in 1989, we have pursued a blueprint of clonal, or grape sub-variety, diversity based on the altitude, orientation and soil composition of each vineyard block, determining the ideal site for each individual clone. The clonal diversity gives us the textures, flavors and aromas with which to build complexity into the wines. With these elements Alberto Rodriguez is able to craft wines of complexity, richness and elegance. Together with Ana Keller, they work closely at determining the blends for each wine so that each Keller Estate wine has the family imprint.
The state-of-the-art winery at Keller Estate contains several gravity flow features that allow us to be gentle to the wine: two tanks on hydraulic lifts which raise and lower as needed. Our bottling tanks are located on an elevated tank pad which allows us to fill barrels smoothly. Using gravity to transfer wine is much gentler than traditional pumps and preserves the quality of the wine.
Yet with all the technology available to winemakers today, we’ve learned that the most important task -- and sometimes the most difficult one – is to do nothing. Nothing but respect the fruit, the vineyard and the wines themselves.