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

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

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

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

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