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Keplinger

Caldera El Dorado Mourvedre Blend

9.2115 ratings
9.228 pro ratings
El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Mourvedre, Grenache, Counoise
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison

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KeplingerEl Dorado County, Sierra FoothillsMourvedre
Top Notes For
Ezekiel James Hampton
9.3

‘14 vintage is rocking now! Amazing with these smoked ribs I’m eating tonight.

‘14 vintage is rocking now! Amazing with these smoked ribs I’m eating tonight.

Mar 26th, 2023
"Odedi"
8.9

This is a nice Mourvedre based blend from Sierra Foothills, California.

Showing black fruits with earth, licorice, oak, tobacco and light vegetables.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and smooth on the palate. Spicy and good by itself or with food.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours of airtime.

A blend of 64% Mourvedre, 30% Grenache and 6% counoise.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$85.

This is a nice Mourvedre based blend from Sierra Foothills, California.

Showing black fruits with earth, licorice, oak, tobacco and light vegetables.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and smooth on the palate. Spicy and good by itself or with food.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours of airtime.

A blend of 64% Mourvedre, 30% Grenache and 6% counoise.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$85.

Jul 26th, 2021
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.2

Beautifully aged and ready to drink.

Beautifully aged and ready to drink.

Oct 22nd, 2018
Tracy Hall
9.2

Nice. Young but accessible now. Helen does a great job.

Nice. Young but accessible now. Helen does a great job.

Aug 24th, 2017
Michael Sinowitz
9.1

Very accessible right now. Didn't even get a decant but was very open. Dark core of fruit and some bright red fruit from the Grenache most likely. Tannins are pretty soft especially compared to other keplingers I've had from this vintage this year.

Very accessible right now. Didn't even get a decant but was very open. Dark core of fruit and some bright red fruit from the Grenache most likely. Tannins are pretty soft especially compared to other keplingers I've had from this vintage this year.

1 person found it helpfulDec 10th, 2016
Richard Lewis
9.5

The main problem was that we opened it far too soon! A remarkable wine, beautifully light and deep at the same time. A lesson in not judging by alcohol % - you would never know it was 14.8.

The main problem was that we opened it far too soon! A remarkable wine, beautifully light and deep at the same time. A lesson in not judging by alcohol % - you would never know it was 14.8.

1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2015
Erin Callahan

Social Media and Tasting Room Manager Red Car Wine

8.9

So young but showing great promise. Happy I was able to taste it and wish I could taste it again in 12+ months.

So young but showing great promise. Happy I was able to taste it and wish I could taste it again in 12+ months.

1 person found it helpfulNov 13th, 2015
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.8

Loved it almost as much as the Lithic. Rousing 14.9% alc - delicious!

Loved it almost as much as the Lithic. Rousing 14.9% alc - delicious!

1 person found it helpfulJul 17th, 2014
Michael Sinowitz
9.1

Earthy, rich, dark fruit, fleshy, and very accessible now.

Earthy, rich, dark fruit, fleshy, and very accessible now.

Feb 25th, 2017
Carl Fischer
9.4

"All smiles" to quote @Mike R ... my purple teeth are shining through. This wine is dark with an explosive nose and palate. Anise and blackberry jump out the most to me. Fruit forward with an extremely dry finish. The tannins are very present but also so well integrated that this is drinking great right out of the gate. It also has the structure for a long sleep. I love Helen's new world take on a typical Rhone varietal.

"All smiles" to quote @Mike R ... my purple teeth are shining through. This wine is dark with an explosive nose and palate. Anise and blackberry jump out the most to me. Fruit forward with an extremely dry finish. The tannins are very present but also so well integrated that this is drinking great right out of the gate. It also has the structure for a long sleep. I love Helen's new world take on a typical Rhone varietal.

Feb 11th, 2017