Producer | Keplinger |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Subregion | Russian River Valley |
Varietal | Grenache |
Vintage | 2018 |
Sku | BPN21033101 |
Size | 750ml |
The 2018 Sumo is remarkably polished for a Petite Syrah-based wine. Inky blue/purplish fruit, lavender, mint and spice fill out the layers effortlessly. Helen Keplinger has done a brilliant job taming the young Petite tannins. The Sumo is deep and potent, but not at all overdone or heavy. It is one of the most compelling wines I have tasted from Helen Keplinger.