Keplinger

Mars Moon Mountain Red Blend

9.310 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Carl Fischer

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
Henrik Poulsen

50% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 18% Mourvedre.

50% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 18% Mourvedre.

1 person found it helpfulAug 25th, 2016
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

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
Michael Sinowitz

Big GSM blend. Leans savory. Give it some air.

Big GSM blend. Leans savory. Give it some air.

Aug 7th, 2021
Eric I
9.3

Paired with grilled leg of lamb steaks...very savory and balanced

Paired with grilled leg of lamb steaks...very savory and balanced

Mar 17th, 2019
Lawrence Solum

Lovely Rhône ranger. Intense fruit.

Lovely Rhône ranger. Intense fruit.

Jan 15th, 2018
Andrew Davidoff

What a pleasant surprise. A lovely blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Really truly interesting and wonderful. Bravo!

What a pleasant surprise. A lovely blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Really truly interesting and wonderful. Bravo!

May 5th, 2017
Drew Gaiser

Still young, but delicious

Still young, but delicious

Jul 5th, 2016
Bart Hansen - Dane Cellars

Bart had this 6 years ago

Bart had this 6 years ago

Jan 2nd, 2018
David B

David had this 4 years ago

David had this 4 years ago

Mar 11th, 2020