2017 Keplinger Sumo, USA, California, Amador, Wine Review

This is 84% Petite Sirah, 13% Syrah and 3% Viognier. It is probably my favorite wine in the Keplinger stable. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has black raspberries, gravel, anise and black pepper. Full bodied. Juicy acidity. On the palate, black raspberries, blueberries over char and gravel. Long finish. This is open and drinking well now but will undoubtedly continue to develop and improve over the next seven to ten years. It should drink well for ten to twelve more after that. A nice match for burgers or ribs off the grill.

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2017

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$75.00USD

2016 Keplinger Sumo Shake Ridge, USA, California, Amador County, wine Review

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2016

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$75.00USD

I am a big fan of the Helen Keplinger wines. This one is 84% Petite Sirah, 13% Syrah, and 3% Viognier. It does need some cellaring or lots of air if serving now, but it is delicious. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has black raspberries, blueberries, smoke, slight charred earth and black pepper. On the palate, this is a big wine, but has great delineation. Layers, tightly packed of blueberries, black raspberries and charred wood. Great energy. This probably needs about five to eight more years until peak and should drink beautifully for ten to twelve after that. I

2014 Keplinger Sumo Shake Ridge, USA, California, Amador County, Wine Review

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2014

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$70.00USD

This is a blend of 84% Petite Sirah, 13% Syrah and 3% Viognier from the home winery of star winemaker Helen Keplinger. Inky purple in color. The nose has boysenberries, graphite, asphalt and some cherries. With air some roasted meats come out. A wonderful lush texture. Firm tannins. This has lots of depth but is still young and tight. It is delicious though. Black raspberries, with underlying char on the palate.

2013 Keplinger Sumo, USA, California, Amador, Wine Review

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2013

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$87.00USD

This is a blend of 76% Petite Sirah, 20% Syrah, and 4% Viognier from Amodor County in California. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great with blackberries, black raspberries, black pepper and cumin and cardamon. Full bodied. Firm tannins. On the palate, this is very primary still but delicious. Loads of blackberries and black raspberries with exotic spices and pepper. Enough acidity to carry through. Long finish. This is delicious on its own and would be a nice match with Indian cuisine. Drink over the next twenty years.

2010 Keplinger Sumo, USA, California, Amador, Wine Review

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2010

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This is a blend of 88% Petite Sirah, 10% Syrah and 2% Viognier. Inky purple in color with a thin ruby rim, opaque and bright. The nose has black raspberries, leather, roasted meats and black pepper. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, black raspberries, plums with some alcohol notes on the long finish. This is an excellent wine that is just entering its peak phase. Drink over the next ten years. Great on its own, this works great with Indian food.

2015 Keplinger Vermillion, USA, California, Wine Review

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2019

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$40.00USD

This is the "second label" of star winemaker Helen Keplinger's home winery. It is made from 31% Sonoma Grapes and 69% Sierra Foothills Grapes. A blend of 55% Grenache, 22% Mourvedre, 18% Syrah, and 5% Petite Sirah. A delicious wine. Purple in color with ruby at the rim. The nose has black cherries, black raspberries, spice, gravel and slight plums and earth. On the palate, this is full bodied but very lively with lots of energy. Black raspberries dominate at the moment but the black cherries are also present. There is also a layer of gravel and scorched earth that is a lovely counte

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