Ketcham Estate Winery

Ketcham Estate Winery
448 Ignacio Blvd #177
Novato, California
USA 94949
Phone: 734)-474-7505
http://www.ketchamestate.com/About_Us_1.asp

Contact: Mark Ketcham & Steve Rigisich
Email: [email protected]

Ketcham Estate is about making seductive Pinot Noir wines with rich fruits, that have structure and balance and are very food friendly. We are about family, friends, food and wine and are committed to putting a significant portion of our profits back into charitable endeavors and our local community. After all, that is what Pinot Noir is all about.

We are not about what the famed San Francisco Chronicle columnist Herb Caen used to call the "Prismatic Luminescence School of Wine Tasting", or any type of wine snobbery. Just good wine with food, family and friends. Wine should not be some grand complication and neither is our philosophy.

Our commitment to the quality model is uncompromising in all aspects of our wines. We've written the checks to prove it. How do you make a small fortune making Pinot Noir? Answer: Start with a large one.

Michael Browne - Winemaker
We have known Michael for a few years and have been one of his greatest admirers of the Kosta Browne wines. When we decided to make our own wine, the first phone call made was to Michael to see if he would be our winemaker. We probably wouldn't be here discussing our wines today if he had said 'No.' as we really didn't have a second choice. Fortunately, Michael agreed and we have launched this partnership.

Michael Browne is the Winemaker for Kosta Browne. He moved to Sonoma County in 1987 from Washington State with the goal of becoming an architect. While working at local fine dining establishments to pay the bills, he fell in love with the pleasures of the local wines.

Michael started working with Deerfield Ranch Winery in 1997 as Assistant Winemaker and became Co-Winemaker with owner Robert Rex in 2000. Michael´s passion has developed into a love of Pinot Noir. "The challenges of this grape are many, the rewards are endless."

Winemaker: Michael Browne

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