Vermillion Wine (Helen Keplinger)

Vermillion California Grenache Blend

9.311 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
California, USA
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Veal, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Carl Fischer

Another great vintage of this wine. I’m amazed at the year to year consistency. Fantastic flavors of raspberry and strawberry, baking spice, great tannins and acidity - food friendly but not required. Crowd pleasing, pop and pour goodness.

Another great vintage of this wine. I’m amazed at the year to year consistency. Fantastic flavors of raspberry and strawberry, baking spice, great tannins and acidity - food friendly but not required. Crowd pleasing, pop and pour goodness.

Mar 25th, 2018
Doug Systrom

Beautiful wine. Some call it her "second label" and I think I recall Helen saying something along the line of her utilizing extra/leftover juices to create a bit of a "kitchen sink" wine. While hard to find under $35, I did score a case @ $25 each and am so glad I did. An "artisanal red wine blend" that shouldn't be missed.

Beautiful wine. Some call it her "second label" and I think I recall Helen saying something along the line of her utilizing extra/leftover juices to create a bit of a "kitchen sink" wine. While hard to find under $35, I did score a case @ $25 each and am so glad I did. An "artisanal red wine blend" that shouldn't be missed.

1 person found it helpfulJun 15th, 2019
Mike R
9.3

Helen Kiplinger is an amazing winemaker

Helen Kiplinger is an amazing winemaker

1 person found it helpfulJan 13th, 2019
David Russell

14.6%

14.6%

Jan 18th, 2020
Adam Beasley

I’ve had the 2015 of this a few times and it is evolving nicely. Dense, a little wild, red fruit and underbrush. Noteworthy structure and complexity.

I’ve had the 2015 of this a few times and it is evolving nicely. Dense, a little wild, red fruit and underbrush. Noteworthy structure and complexity.

May 31st, 2019
Miriam De Lyon

Delicious wine to pair with the varied flavors at this wonderful restaurant!

Delicious wine to pair with the varied flavors at this wonderful restaurant!

Aug 19th, 2018
Ming L
8.8

The 2nd label of the highly allocated Keplinger Wines, this southern Rhône blend delivers. Plum, raspberry, blackberry jam, and baking spice. Palate is warm and round, with velvety tannins. Smooth but also has the depth. Love the label.

The 2nd label of the highly allocated Keplinger Wines, this southern Rhône blend delivers. Plum, raspberry, blackberry jam, and baking spice. Palate is warm and round, with velvety tannins. Smooth but also has the depth. Love the label.

Aug 19th, 2018
Brent S

Brent had this 6 years ago

Brent had this 6 years ago

Jun 29th, 2018
Matt Sterr

Matt had this 6 years ago

Matt had this 6 years ago

Mar 12th, 2018
Donghyun Kim

Donghyun had this 5 years ago

Donghyun had this 5 years ago

Jun 22nd, 2019