Keplinger

El Diablo Red Wine

9.337 ratings
9.36 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Grenache
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
Top Notes For
Michael Sinowitz

About 88% Grenache with rest Syrah. Very open and accessible. Ripe bright red fruit with a bit of licorice and tannin on the finish. Tastes like a ripe cdp but other flavors and acid give it balance. More open than the recent 2012 keplinger wines I've had in the last few months.

About 88% Grenache with rest Syrah. Very open and accessible. Ripe bright red fruit with a bit of licorice and tannin on the finish. Tastes like a ripe cdp but other flavors and acid give it balance. More open than the recent 2012 keplinger wines I've had in the last few months.

1 person found it helpfulNov 12th, 2016
Todd Alexander

Todd had this 9 years ago

Todd had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2015
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.

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

Jun 5th, 2017
Jay Christianson

Winemaker Canyon Wind and Anemoi

9.3

Drunk before it's time. That having been said this is #rhone on roids. Big and juice, lots of structure, lots of jam. #thatlldo

Drunk before it's time. That having been said this is #rhone on roids. Big and juice, lots of structure, lots of jam. #thatlldo

Apr 22nd, 2017
Cary Q Wines

Happy new year - absolutely beautiful

Happy new year - absolutely beautiful

Jan 1st, 2017
Jim Chen

Brisket!

Brisket!

Mar 18th, 2021
Tom Garland

Double decant (min cloudy sediment). A bewildering dark ruby red. On the nose: floral, cinnamon, red fruit, green veggie. Taste: blueberry, vanilla, spice, orange peel...medium finish for this Califonia Rhone valley.

Double decant (min cloudy sediment). A bewildering dark ruby red. On the nose: floral, cinnamon, red fruit, green veggie. Taste: blueberry, vanilla, spice, orange peel...medium finish for this Califonia Rhone valley.

Aug 4th, 2019
Jim Chen

Time to drink and spoil yourself.

Time to drink and spoil yourself.

Mar 7th, 2019
Jim Chen

Majestic wine for majestic setting

Majestic wine for majestic setting

Jul 5th, 2018
Ted
9.4

Has mellowed very nicely.

Has mellowed very nicely.

Feb 28th, 2018