Helen & Joey

Vermillion Wine (Helen Keplinger)

Vermillion California Grenache Blend

Cooked strawberries, tobacco, smoky. Had at muss and turners. — 23 days ago

Ferren Wines

Silver Eagle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

Weekend catch-up. 2020 Ferren Silver Eagle Vineyard - I pulled this wine to share with friends. Winemaker Matt Courtney founded Ferren after a lengthy apprenticeship with Helen Curley at Marcassin Vineyard. This wine gives briny minerality, citrus, and everything else that’s wonderful about a well made Chardonnay.
— 9 months ago

Severn, Dawn and 8 others liked this

Joey Tensley

Fundamental Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Delectable Wine
9.0

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is inky and voluptuous. It hits the palate with blackberry jam, chocolate, licorice and spice. I can't think of a California Cabernet that delivers this much quality for the money. Black cherry fruit, tobacco and cedar abound. $18.00 (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2021) — 2 years ago

Alex, MICHAEL and 20 others liked this
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

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I agree completely with this rating and review. I like that this wine doesn’t insult the wine lover with over the top oak add-ons and tannins to make a chocolate milk wine but rather has created a smooth and honest California Cabernet.

Patricia Green Cellars

Helen Dusschee Freedom Hill Vineyard Tempranillo Rosé 2020

I strongly dislike Rosé and I LOVE this wine! — 2 months ago

Helen & Joey

Alena Single Vineyard Pinot noir 2018

Unique Chardonnay. Restrained passion fruit, savory and great acidic backbone that keeps it centered and drives you take take the next sip. Possible one of the most enjoyable Chardonnay I have had … ever… hmm let’s change that to that I can remember 😊. We are here in Down Under exploring the wine scene in Yarra Valley. — 5 months ago

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Ira, Skip and 2 others liked this

Pahlmeyer

Napa Valley Merlot 1997

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Deep ruby in color with a wide reddish /brick rim.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, earth, cedar, leather, chocolates, tobacco, mildew, light vinaigrette and black pepper.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 25 year old Merlot is a tad tired, but still very enjoyable.

I've had this Merlot before, but it was a more recent vintage. I have a feeling it's this specific bottle that is flawed. It might be improper storage.

Big tannins show up after 4 hours in a decanter.

Helen Turley was the wine maker. Robert Parker 96 points.

Regardless of how it is showing now, it's always nice to try these kind of wines.

A blend of 85% Merlot with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$100 (current vintage).
— 2 years ago

Juan, Ted and 16 others liked this

Kerr Cellars

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend 2017

David T
9.4

Some of you may know this producer. Others might be thinking could this be Steve Kerr’s - Warriors Coach and former NBA player on those great Chicago Bulls teams own label. No, it is not. It is former women’s LPGA player, Christy Kerr.

If you are not familiar with them, Christy and her Winemaker, Helen Keplinger make some outstanding wines. Helen’s resume consists of working with some of the best names in winemaking…Heidi Barrett, Kathy Joseph, Michel Rolland, and David Abreu. Since 2004, her resume also includes; Cellers Melis (Priorat), Kenzo Estate, Fort Ross, Sarocka, Scullly, Arrow & Branch, and Bryant Family Vineyards. She also makes her own wine under Keplinger Wines.

Additionally, Helen’s own label, her Keplinger 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon RDK was recently given a 💯 by Vinous Media.

This a blend of 70% Cabernet, 32% Cab Franc & the rest Petit Verdot. Aged in 70% new oak & 30% used oak for 18 months. 94-95.

Nose of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries & raspberries, blue & purple fruit hues. Some smoky notes, soft baking spices, well toasted bread, baking soda, elegant minerality & earth with bright, dark, red, blue flowers set in violets.

The palate shows, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries, creamy raspberries, fine tannins that show a little meatiness & tarriness, dark spice with some heat as it lingers, baking spices-touch of nutmeg/clove, cinnamon, vanillin, finely, crushed, limestone & rocks, dry top soil, dry tobacco, slightly used leather, dark, rich earth, dry top soil, dry herbaceous notes, black licorice, mid berry cola,fresh & withering dark, red, blue in a field of violets, excellent acidity well balanced, softly tensioned, good length and wire to wire well polished finish.

Photos of; sitting area in the tasting room, Winemaker- Helen Keplinger, tasting room bookcase and bar.
— 2 months ago

Ming, Paul and 12 others liked this

William Hill Estate Winery

North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

Great wine I had at dinner at Joey — 2 years ago

Currahee Vineyard & Winery

Sunrise Peach Wine

Jay
9.0

Bought in Helen GA, but enjoyed at home in TX 🇺🇸 — 3 years ago