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Keplinger

Lithic Shake Ridge Vineyard Grenache Blend

9.1149 ratings
9.036 pro ratings
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
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

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KeplingerAmador County, Sierra FoothillsGrenache
Top Notes For
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.5

Loved it - all 14.9% abv - it rocked. Deep rich powerful complex Grenache - Mourvèdre - Syrah

Loved it - all 14.9% abv - it rocked. Deep rich powerful complex Grenache - Mourvèdre - Syrah

2 people found it helpfulJul 16th, 2014
Howard Greenfield
9.5

10 Lithic - muy bueno! 44% Grenache , 31 Mourvèdre , 25 Syrah

10 Lithic - muy bueno! 44% Grenache , 31 Mourvèdre , 25 Syrah

2 people found it helpfulMay 10th, 2014
Alex Hill
8.7

Extremely compact and primary at this stage, with massive tannins, oak, and some reduction. Needs a couple of years to become approachable. Will likely be great in the long run.

Extremely compact and primary at this stage, with massive tannins, oak, and some reduction. Needs a couple of years to become approachable. Will likely be great in the long run.

1 person found it helpfulNov 9th, 2014
Tommy Pace
8.7

Massive bottle. Intensity of color and flavor. Super tannic, it tastes like a barrel sample. This beast needs another ten years.

Massive bottle. Intensity of color and flavor. Super tannic, it tastes like a barrel sample. This beast needs another ten years.

1 person found it helpfulNov 7th, 2014
Jennifer DiDomizio
8.6

Needs a decant. When it opens its lush, blackberry, dark, bramble.

Needs a decant. When it opens its lush, blackberry, dark, bramble.

1 person found it helpfulOct 31st, 2014
Shawn R
9.5

Deep, powerful and complex. Chunked chocolate and smoked herbs on the nose. Dark berry, gorgeous spiced plum and background of leather. Swirl to a long echoing finish.

Deep, powerful and complex. Chunked chocolate and smoked herbs on the nose. Dark berry, gorgeous spiced plum and background of leather. Swirl to a long echoing finish.

Nov 5th, 2016
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.2

Brooding and sort of untamed, but seriously constructed and long. Many good years ahead.

Brooding and sort of untamed, but seriously constructed and long. Many good years ahead.

Oct 29th, 2016
Christanna Honer
9.0

Rich cherry, spiced and potpourri-like, a bit bitey but in a pleasant piquant way.

Rich cherry, spiced and potpourri-like, a bit bitey but in a pleasant piquant way.

Feb 4th, 2016
Carl Fischer
9.2

Definitely needed a decant but after a few hours this really opened up into a wonderful CA take on a Rhone GSM. Rich, dark fruit mingled with spice/pepper and a bit earthy (but not in a bad way). High tannins so definitely give it some time. Overall I really enjoyed this.

Definitely needed a decant but after a few hours this really opened up into a wonderful CA take on a Rhone GSM. Rich, dark fruit mingled with spice/pepper and a bit earthy (but not in a bad way). High tannins so definitely give it some time. Overall I really enjoyed this.

Dec 29th, 2015
Mitch Cahoon

Sommelier/Wine Director Petra's Bistro & Wine Bar

7.7

Too hot. Too pruney. Too ripe. Too much

Too hot. Too pruney. Too ripe. Too much

Apr 5th, 2015