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Red
2018 Keplinger Basilisk
Grenache
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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fdub Likes this wine: 93 points
December 16, 2023 - Super expressive and deeply pitched cherry notes. Dense palate with grippy tannins. The heat of the Grenache starts to show a bit but otherwise very well done.
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Bhardy777 Likes this wine: 95 points
February 20, 2023 - My favorite Keplinger wine.
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KJD45$ Likes this wine: 93 points
October 7, 2022 - Oh my….what a fantastic wine…. Tasted blind and was for sure it wasn’t new world USA…wrong…
Just delicious….
Nose is tomato balsamic cherry earth…
Earthy cherry spice….
Only detractor is it finishes a bit short and shallow…
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TXRDW wrote: 95 points
August 14, 2022 - What a wonderful wine, but it could use a few more years in the cellar. Strong, chalky tannins resulting in a lingering finish, this wine is supremely balanced with amazing acidity complimenting such a well made wine. A refreshing treat of high quality Grenache that is highlighted by an enticing mixture of plum, cherry, anise and a hint of cinnamon to round out an offering that truly brings one’s palate alive. Easily a 95 point wine if graded for potential, though probably best after the tannins soften over the next few years.
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Crunge Likes this wine: 94 points
August 13, 2022 - I've seen Grenache listed as everything from Pinot-like to being a super heavyweight. Helen definitely gets the super heavyweight aspect out of her Grenache. Year in and year out, the Basilisk is a full-bodied, luscious wine.
The 2018 smells like cherries and candied apples. The palate is deep, rich cherry and plenty of slate. Unlike some previous vintages, there's no pepper that makes me swear there's Syrah in it. This one is pure Grenache with some earth. Absolutely delicious. The only knock is that it needs some more age as the tannins are a bit rough today.2 people found this helpful Comments (1)
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type Red
- Producer Keplinger
- Varietal Grenache
- Designation Basilisk
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 5 (2%)
- In Cellars 192 (66%)
- Consumed 94 (32%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerKeplinger
- VarietyGrenache
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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