Winemaker of the Year – HELEN KEPLINGER

Helen Keplinger has been crafting amazing wines for over almost two decades now (Bryant Family, Carte Blanche, Grace Family, Arrow & Branch, Kenzo, Paradigm, Fiddlehead Cellars and of course her own label Keplinger). She has worked with the Napa Elite (Heidi Barrett & David Abreu) and gained other valuable experience in France and Australia. She can stand her own in this demanding wine world and her expertise is showcased in all the wines she produces. This year I think she deserves the crown as Winemaker of The Year as she put together some amazing wines that garnered great press (Carte Blanche and Keplinger wines).

Helen says: ”The culture of wine has been a part of my life since I can remember. My dad had a wine cellar, which was the source of my childhood wine bottle collection – I also collected rocks, an early indication of my future as a winegrower. Wine accompanied every gourmet dinner my mom prepared nightly; this combination of food and wine was an important part of our family evenings together. I always had an intense curiosity for science, a huge appreciation of art, and a gravitation toward and revitalization in nature – all which dynamically come together in winemaking. Since UC Davis, I have worked with Heidi Barrett, Kathy Joseph, Michel Rolland, and David Abreu. Since 2004, I have been the winemaker for some exciting projects, including Cellars Melis (Priorat), Kenzo Estate, Fort Ross, Sarocka, Scullly, Arrow & Branch, and Bryant Family Vineyards. I am currently focused solely on Keplinger and Carte Blanche Wines. I absolutely love what I do – I constantly strive to make great wines, respond to the curveballs of Mother Nature, and respect that each wine is a reflection not only of its origin, but the variables and characteristics of a particular vintage.”

I highly suggest you take a look at what was released this year from Helen.

Keplinger  2019 Sumo Petite Sirah “Shake Ridge Vineyard”
Regular 79.99 NOW 74.99 
FREE SHIPPING on 12 or more
Use code KEPLINGER during checkout
OK to mix and match with other Keplinger wines

Keplinger Lithic  2019 Lithic GSM “Shake Ridge Vineyard”
Regular 79..99 NOW 74.99 
FREE SHIPPING on 12 or more
Use code KEPLINGER during checkout
OK to mix and match with other Keplinger wines

And of course check out our WINE OF THE YEAR (by Helen Keplinger) 
CARTE BLANCHE 2018 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, BECKSTOFFER 97 POINTS

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