2008 Sonoma Valley Merlot — available now
2008 Sonoma Valley ‘Montecillo’ Cabernet — October 2010
2008 Encomium, 49 cases produced — December 2010
2008 Rockpile Petite Sirah — December 2010
2008 Rockpile Malbec — early 2011
2008 Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet, Rutherford Napa — April 2011
The entire 2008 vintage is now in bottle
July 23rd, 2010Double Gold Medal
June 22nd, 2010The 2007 Rockpile Malbec has won a double-gold medal at the largest international wine competition in the United States — the 2010 San Francisco International Wine Competition.
2008 Beckstoffer Georges III now available for pre-order!
May 31st, 2010Pre-order details
Keating Wines is proud to introduce the 2008 Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon. Due to high demand and small production, the wine is being allocated based on customer history. However, the wine is still accessible to new customers of Keating Wines.
By pre-ordering the Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon, you will receive the following offer:
- 10% savings (25% for Premier wine club members, 30% for Executive wine club members)
- NO SHIPPING CHARGES
- offer good through December, 2010
- release date – April, 2011
The Vineyard
Georges III is the old Beaulieu Vineyard no. 3 originally designed by the famous Georges de Latour (hence Georges and III) and is responsible for some of the best and most historic wines in Napa Valley’s history. I source my fruit from Block F, a premium section of the vineyard. The superiority of this small 17-acre section of the revered Georges III can be mainly attributed to the soil. Block F lies where Conn Creek used to run (which was rerouted by the Army several decades ago). The result is rocky, tough soil that is concentrated very deep beneath the surface. The vineyard was replanted with clone 337, known for its silky tanning structure, and the rows were designed to maximize filtered sunlight and optimize partial shade protection during the hot afternoons. The result is premium fruit that rivals Beckstoffer’s other famous vineyards, To Kalon and Dr. Crane.
Wine Statistics
Vintage: 2008
Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
AVA: Rutherford, Napa Valley
Barrels: 100% French Oak (67% new)
Alcohol: 14.2%
Cases produced: 325
Retail Price: $95
Release date: April 2011
Keating Wines 2nd Annual Release Party (Pictures)
May 17th, 2010Thank you to all of the guests that made it for the Sonoma Valley Merlot release. It was a wonderful afternoon.
2008 Sonoma Valley Merlot bottled, 3/31/10
April 1st, 2010The first of my 2008 wines was bottled yesterday, the Sonoma Valley Merlot ($25) from the Bedrock Vineyard in the heart of Sonoma Valley.
Vintage — 2008
Variety — Merlot
AVA — Sonoma Valley
ABV% — 14.6%
Cases produced — 336
Barrels — 87% French Oak (31% new), 13% American Oak (100% new)
Release date — May 15th, 2010
Montecillo Vineyard
March 12th, 2010Amazing winter pictures of the Montecillo Vineyard overlooking Sonoma Valley. 45 year old Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Look for the 2008 Keating Montecillo Cabernet being released later this year.
- Gnarly 45 year old vines.
- Stormy February afternoon.
SF Chronicle Wine Competition
February 17th, 2010Please join me at Fort Mason this Saturday, February 20th. I will be pouring all my Gold Medal winning Rockpile Malbec.
2008 Rockpile blends finalized
February 17th, 2010The 2008 Rockpile Malbec will be: 75% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Verdot
The 2008 Rockpile Petite Sirah will be: 85% Petite Sirah, 15% Zinfandel
Wines will be released in late 2010.
Now available at Napa Valley Winery Exchange
January 26th, 2010The 2006 Rockpile Malbec is now available at the Napa Valley Winery Exchange in San Francisco.
415 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (800) 653.WINE (9463) www.nvwe.com
Four 2008 blends finalized
January 21st, 2010I have done extensive trials lately to find out the final blends for my 2008 vintage. I have final blends for the Sonoma Valley Merlot, Sonoma Valley Cabernet, Encomium, and the Napa Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet. Still working on the 2008 Rockpile Malbec and Petite Sirah.
2008 Sonoma Valley Merlot – 93% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon (approx. 355 cases produced, released late Spring 2010)
2008 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon — 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot (approx. 190 cases produced, released Fall 2010)
2008 Encomium — 50% Sonoma Valley Cabernet, 50% Napa Beckstoffer Georges III cabernet (approx. 50 cases produced, released Fall 2010)
2008 Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet, Napa Rutherford — 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (approx. 375 cases produced, released Spring 2011)
