Tom Garland

9.4

Inspire Napa Valley Sat. afternoon tasting with Antonio Galloni. Panel includes:
Brad Grimes - winemaker Abreu
Helen Keplinger- Keplinger wine
Mary Maher - Silverado farming
Francois Peschon -accendo, vine hill ranch
Jason Smith- MS

WINES
2018 BV George de Latour
2019 Stags Leap SLV
2018 DVO Napa Valley Red
2017 Bond Quella
2019 Lingua Franca estate chardonnay
2019 Domaine de Bichery brut champagne

Each panel member picked a wine that had an impact on them. — a year ago

with Brenda

Steve Anderson

9.4

My favorite of the four Keplinger wines poured. Very approachable now for a young Petit blend. Nice to meet Helen. — 6 years ago

Tracy Hall

9.2

Nice. Young but accessible now. Helen does a great job. — 7 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.4

First Delectable review of this brand new Cab Franc made by Helen Keplinger. This is a lovely dark fruit driven wine that displays deep blue fruits and lacks the green pepper/savory notes in CFs I tend to avoid. I would say this is fairly medium bodied and a very balanced wine. Smooth tannins. Under 200 cases, and under 50 bucks. A GEM. @Shay Aldriedge - your kind of CF. They also make an incredible Albariño. — 7 years ago

Eric Hwang

9.3

Getting better with age. Leather and dark fruit. Nice smooth tannins and a licorice finish. Helen got this one right. — 9 years ago

Douglas Warner

Owner Keplinger Wines

9.8

Still a baby..yet fun to watch open..and say..ma ma ( and I looked at Helen in surprise ) — 11 years ago

with Helen

Doug Systrom

9.6

I have loved every wine made by Helen! This is no exception. Excellent balance. — 4 years ago

Jim Chen

9.2

Ahhh, thanks Helen! — 5 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. — 6 years ago

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). — 8 years ago

Dan O'Brien

Owner/Winemaker Gail Wines

9.7

Thank you Helen Keplinger! — 10 years ago

Jim Chen

9.2

Integrating, still so much fruit on first open. Treat yourself during these crazy covid times and unwind with this gorgeous effort from Helen as you unwind over the evening and the next day with this bottle. Could cellar for another 5 but tempting over the next few years. — 4 years ago

Deborah M

9.2

Friends in from New Orleans. Great wine and great.company is always a good combination. Smooth, not overly anything, well balanced, silky tannins. Cherries and chocolate. Winemaker Helen Keplinger — 5 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.3

The nose is full of citrus and wet rocks. Lots of lime on the palate, peach and a creamy finish. Great acidity. First white I’ve had made by Helen Keplinger and it’s delicious. — 7 years ago

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.8

Just loved it. Close your eyes and it rivals the best CdP's. Really nice work Helen K. — 7 years ago

with Sung

Robin Gerber

Partner Spotlight Brands

9.4

Just lovely Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne blend from Shake Ridge. Bravo Helen and DJ! — 9 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. — 11 years ago

with Kimberly