Keller Estate: 2019 Syrah “Rotie”

Tasting Note: The 2019 Keller Estate "Rotie" from Petaluma Gap in Sonoma is a Syrah-driven red blend with a small amount of Viognier, showing medium garnet color and a developing profile. The nose presents black pepper, red cherry, red plum, raspberry, and black plum, along with jammier tones and floral notes of violet and acacia. Savory and meaty elements join with cedar, cloves, and tobacco.

On the palate, savory spice and jammy red fruit lead, with raspberry, cedar, and clove rounding out the profile. Dry with medium plus acidity, medium alcohol, and medium plus finish and intensity, this wine is well balanced and shows potential for aging.

Winemaking Information

• Wine Name: Keller Estate 'Rotie' 2019

• Varietal content: Syrah with a little Viognier

• Vineyard location: Petaluma Gap, Sonoma CA

• Vineyard attributes: Wind-swept, cool-climate, low-yield

• Aging: Neutral and new oak, partial Viognier co-ferment

Appearance: Medium Garnet

Nose:

• Intensity: Medium

• Aromas: Black pepper, red cherry, red plum, raspberry, black plum, jammyness, violet, acacia, savory, meaty, cloves, cedar, tobacco

• Development: Developing

Palate:

• Flavors:

  • Primary: Red cherry, red plum, raspberry

  • Secondary: Black pepper, jammyness, violet, acacia

  • Tertiary: Savory, meaty, cloves, cedar, tobacco

• Acidity: Medium+

• Sweetness: Dry

• Alcohol: Medium

• Body: Medium-

• Intensity: Medium

• Finish: Medium+

Conclusions:

• Quality: Very Good

• Drink time: Drink now, suitable for aging

Pairing ideas:

• Grilled chicken (dark meat)

• BBQ

• Indian food