Keplinger

Lithic Red Wine Amador

9.211 ratings

9.12 pro ratings

Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA

Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah

Lamb, 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, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison

Top Notes For

9.0

Plenty of time left here, US CdP look-alike @ 42/34/24 Grenache/Mourvèdre/Syrah; incense, violets, juicy blueberry and blackberry, creme d'cassis, medium firm tannin and medium acid.

Plenty of time left here, US CdP look-alike @ 42/34/24 Grenache/Mourvèdre/Syrah; incense, violets, juicy blueberry and blackberry, creme d'cassis, medium firm tannin and medium acid.

Mar 8th, 2014

9.5

Drinking the 2016 in 2025. Deep bold color with long lasting legs. Smooth flavor. Slightly smoky nose. Deep ripe fruit, with low acidity. Smooth finish. Very nice wine!

Drinking the 2016 in 2025. Deep bold color with long lasting legs. Smooth flavor. Slightly smoky nose. Deep ripe fruit, with low acidity. Smooth finish. Very nice wine!

Mar 21st, 2025

9.3

Just in a great time if it’s life. Smooth and silky. Well done Helen!!

Just in a great time if it’s life. Smooth and silky. Well done Helen!!

Jul 13th, 2023

9.3

Wet tobacco, mushrooms and a bit of earth

Wet tobacco, mushrooms and a bit of earth

Apr 6th, 2019

9.2

So good!!

So good!!

Jan 9th, 2016

9.2

I really enjoyed this Mourvèdre blend. Great fruit with very nice spice. Paired with a spicy pasta, this wine is superb!

I really enjoyed this Mourvèdre blend. Great fruit with very nice spice. Paired with a spicy pasta, this wine is superb!

Jan 31st, 2015

9.1

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Jan 7th, 2015

9.4

Robert had this 2 years ago

Robert had this 2 years ago

Sep 9th, 2023

8.9

Rob had this 5 years ago

Rob had this 5 years ago

Nov 24th, 2020

9.2

leon had this 7 years ago

leon had this 7 years ago

Nov 18th, 2018