Producer | Vermillion |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Varietal | Red Rhone Blend |
Vintage | 2019 |
Sku | 90006 |
Size | 750ml |
Cult winemaker Helen Keplinger, makes this wine from the vineyards to the bottle, working closely with grape growers from awesome little vineyard sites in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and the Sierra Foothills. They’ve sought out interesting sites with great dirt, farm them with care and thought, and use traditional winemaking to craft honest wine and make an artisanal red wine blend to match any occasion, any food, any time. The quality of wine is based on the quality of all its inputs – good vineyards, smart farming, pure and focused winemaking – ultimately attention and TLC at every step.
"A kitchen sink blend (I think it's mostly Grenache) that's 80% from the Sierra Foothills and the rest from Sonoma and Napa, the ruby-hued 2019 Vermillion is a fruit-forward, incredibly charming, satisfying red offering medium-bodied aromas and flavors of spiced red fruits, sandalwood, and white and black pepper. It's beautifully balanced, has fine tannins, no hard edges, and a clean, dry finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. It's already hard to resist, and I see no need to delay gratification either, although it should have 4-5 years of prime drinking." Jeb Dunnuck, 91 Points