Keplinger
Mars Moon Mountain Red Blend
California, USA
52%G/34%S/14%M. A very polished young wine. Bursting with fresh fruit and a velvety texture. Balanced by medium acidity and finishes with slight tannins. Drinks well now and should improve for a couple more years.
52%G/34%S/14%M. A very polished young wine. Bursting with fresh fruit and a velvety texture. Balanced by medium acidity and finishes with slight tannins. Drinks well now and should improve for a couple more years.
May 4th, 2019
I tried this right out of the bottle and was a little worried - super tight and one dimensional - but after two hours open it was singing and I was smiling. The nose has a more savory profile but the palate is full of bright red fruits with crushed gravel on the finish. Super smooth - the fruit and spice from the Grenache keeps the gaminess/savory flavors of the Syrah in check while the Mourvèdre adds richness. Helen Keplinger is a genius when it comes to these new world “old world blends” - I have yet to have one from her that hasn’t been fantastic.
I tried this right out of the bottle and was a little worried - super tight and one dimensional - but after two hours open it was singing and I was smiling. The nose has a more savory profile but the palate is full of bright red fruits with crushed gravel on the finish. Super smooth - the fruit and spice from the Grenache keeps the gaminess/savory flavors of the Syrah in check while the Mourvèdre adds richness. Helen Keplinger is a genius when it comes to these new world “old world blends” - I have yet to have one from her that hasn’t been fantastic.
Dec 28th, 2017
50% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 18% Mourvedre.
50% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 18% Mourvedre.
1 person found it helpfulAug 25th, 2016
Deep garnet and ruby red. Savory nose with green olives, twigs and even a finish of red cherries. Lovely layered palate, slight stoney finish, with notes of olives, red cherries and slightly earthy, Slightly dry and long finish. Drink till 2034.
Deep garnet and ruby red. Savory nose with green olives, twigs and even a finish of red cherries. Lovely layered palate, slight stoney finish, with notes of olives, red cherries and slightly earthy, Slightly dry and long finish. Drink till 2034.
Feb 9th, 2017
Big GSM blend. Leans savory. Give it some air.
Big GSM blend. Leans savory. Give it some air.
Aug 7th, 2021
Double decant and pour(decent fine/cloudy sediment). A startling dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: Subdued nose of boysenberry, smoked meat, herbaceous, slate. Taste: smooth, round wine with an assortment of fading red/black/blue fruit, chocolate, graphite, potting soil and a medium dry finish.
Double decant and pour(decent fine/cloudy sediment). A startling dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: Subdued nose of boysenberry, smoked meat, herbaceous, slate. Taste: smooth, round wine with an assortment of fading red/black/blue fruit, chocolate, graphite, potting soil and a medium dry finish.
Apr 15th, 2023GSM blend
1/2 hour decant(some cloudy sediment). A majestic dark ruby red color. On the nose: plum, earth, very floral, pine. Taste: smooth, slightly creamy, balanced wine with red fruit, cedar, river rocks, soil, little spiced herbs, and a vanilla tar dry finish.
GSM blend
1/2 hour decant(some cloudy sediment). A majestic dark ruby red color. On the nose: plum, earth, very floral, pine. Taste: smooth, slightly creamy, balanced wine with red fruit, cedar, river rocks, soil, little spiced herbs, and a vanilla tar dry finish.
1 hour decant. An inspiring inky ruby red color. On the nose: dark fruit, pine tree, earthy, floral. Taste: kaboom goes the BlackBerry, pencil lead, orange peel, some coffee.. with a nice rich mouthfeel and a black cherry tar medium plus finish. Fine tannins still kicking, will give it just a little more time for next bottle.
1 hour decant. An inspiring inky ruby red color. On the nose: dark fruit, pine tree, earthy, floral. Taste: kaboom goes the BlackBerry, pencil lead, orange peel, some coffee.. with a nice rich mouthfeel and a black cherry tar medium plus finish. Fine tannins still kicking, will give it just a little more time for next bottle.
Jan 12th, 2020
Paired with grilled leg of lamb steaks...very savory and balanced
Paired with grilled leg of lamb steaks...very savory and balanced
Mar 17th, 2019Lovely Rhône ranger. Intense fruit.
Lovely Rhône ranger. Intense fruit.
Jan 15th, 2018