Darren Dittrich

9.1

So glad this “lost” cellar bottle was still in good shape. Candied and lightly stewed cherries, white mushroom, cardamom, cedar forest floor... all integrated, nothing overt. But, this is a big lush 14.9% Pinot ... New World, in a good way. Thanks, Helen. — 6 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.3

I tried this right out of the bottle and was a little worried - super tight and one dimensional - but after two hours open it was singing and I was smiling. The nose has a more savory profile but the palate is full of bright red fruits with crushed gravel on the finish. Super smooth - the fruit and spice from the Grenache keeps the gaminess/savory flavors of the Syrah in check while the Mourvèdre adds richness. Helen Keplinger is a genius when it comes to these new world “old world blends” - I have yet to have one from her that hasn’t been fantastic. — 7 years ago

Jonathan Eppers

10

Uncle Joey dinner at Animal — 8 years ago

yan ho

9.3

with jonathan lee and helen wang, pittsburgh, pa — 9 years ago

Leo Hernández Téllez

9.1

Planted at the same time as Kacpsandy by the same winemaker (Helen Turley) and vineyard management company (Piña). Exceptional wine w/ great balance and elegance! — 9 years ago

with Leigh and Jonathan

Carl Fischer

9.6

Amazing wine with an incredible depth of flavor. Dark berries, tea and a bit of camphor on the nose, incredibly layered and soft on the palate with black berries, bright fruits and a hint of minerality - silky smooth tannins and a long finish. This is drinking really well right now. Made by Helen Keplinger in 2010; Mike Hirby took over with the 2011 vintage (which wasn't released). The estate is hands-down one of the most beautiful in Napa. Very small production (under 150 cases). — 9 years ago

Drew Summers

Sales Northampton Wines

9.6

Helen the Miracle Maker — 10 years ago

Mary Zarella

9.3

@Torrie Zarella @Joey Zarella @joe zarella — 10 years ago

Alice Johnson

9.0

Celebrating with Mary Helen! Engagement >>> wedding!! — 10 years ago

Eric Hwang

9.3

Tried this at La Toque in Napa and loved it so much, I bought 6 bottles the next day from Helen and DJ. I've been buying it ever since...long before she made the cover of WS. — 12 years ago

with Kimberly

I Sax

9.2

North branch inn. Ny — 7 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.4

My favorite of the four Keplinger wines poured. Very approachable now for a young Petit blend. Nice to meet Helen. — 7 years ago

Tracy Hall

9.2

Nice. Young but accessible now. Helen does a great job. — 8 years ago

WC Fields

9.1

Bravo Joey. People seek this out. — 8 years ago

yan ho

9.4

with jon, helen, steve in pittsburgh — 9 years ago

Liz Hale

9.6

2010 Vintage! Amazeballs. This chard is the Helen Mirren of chards...just gets cooler and more complex with age. — 9 years ago

ed porter

8.9

with Tyson, Joey & Laura — 9 years ago

Delectable Blue

9.1

A mellow, elegant and refined Pinot. Soft earthy pinot flavours supported by generous helping of black cherry and strawberry fruit, with a hint of vanilla to help it all down. Silky tannins providing a soft smooth mouthfeel. Tastes a lot more expensive and a lot older than it was. Wifey says “yummmm”, who am I to disagree! — 9 years ago

Robin Gerber

Partner Spotlight Brands

9.4

Just lovely Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne blend from Shake Ridge. Bravo Helen and DJ! — 10 years ago

Cindy Spence

9.2

Thanks Genie! — 10 years ago

John Bradford

9.7

The Blue Slide has always been my favorite bottling of all the Martinellis that Helen makes. Her personal favorite as well. Still with a few more years of life in it. — 11 years ago

Bill Bender

9.3

A hearty, bold Pinot noir to be sure. Certainly youthful but not so much so that this cannot be enjoyed now. Matt Courtney worked with Helen at Marcassin and he clearly soaked up a lot—his Chardonnays are superb. I’d wait on this 2-3 years but they are tough to be patient with. — 7 years ago

Roman Sukley

9.6

Ferren 2014 Lancel Creek Chardonnay. Winemaker Matt Courtney, former assistant to Helen Turley, The Goddess of Wine, at Marcassin. Back up the truck, and get all the Ferren you can afford. Petroleum and toasty oak along with peaches, pears and spice box on both the nose and palate. Also picking up some butterscotch and toasted marshmallow. Super lush and creamy texture. Decant the mofo out of this one. It will gain complexity and weight. Tremendous finish. One of the best Chardonnays I've tasted in quite some time. Right up there with Marcassin in my estimation. Nice job Matt! — 8 years ago

with Charles

yan ho

9.3

with jon and helen, pittsburgh, pa. nov 2016 — 8 years ago

John Clutterbuck

9.5

$65 at Helen — 9 years ago

Kaitlin Gaska

9.7

we are the three thieves/Joey gets a mcblumpkin/snitches get stitches 🍷 — 9 years ago

with Derek and Anthony

Scott Rowe

9.5

Love finding new labels! — 9 years ago

Christine Havens

9.3

Kapcsándy Family Winery found its place in the sun when it launched, with Helen Turley at the helm. She's since moved on, but Kapcsándy continues to garner 100 point scores from Robert Parker. Certainly, the 2007 State Lane Napa Valley Estate Cuvée is both multifaceted and voluptuous with layers of cola, black cherries, blackberries, butterscotch, espresso grounds, smoke, and tar. It's still tightly wound, with firm tannins drenched in black fruit, bittersweet chocolate, peppercorns and sun dried tomato. — 10 years ago

Liz Mania

8.9

Love it.. Very smooth, mild..Joey said pretty good — 10 years ago

Sanjuana Walters

Skurnik Wines Domestic Portfolio, Freelance Writer

9.6

Chardonnay a la Helen — 11 years ago

with Skurnik