Keplinger

Lithic Shake Ridge Vineyard Grenache Blend

9.219 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.5

Loved it - all 14.9% abv - it rocked. Deep rich powerful complex Grenache - Mourvèdre - Syrah

Loved it - all 14.9% abv - it rocked. Deep rich powerful complex Grenache - Mourvèdre - Syrah

2 people found it helpfulJul 16th, 2014
Howard Greenfield

10 Lithic - muy bueno! 44% Grenache , 31 Mourvèdre , 25 Syrah

10 Lithic - muy bueno! 44% Grenache , 31 Mourvèdre , 25 Syrah

2 people found it helpfulMay 10th, 2014
Shawn R

Deep, powerful and complex. Chunked chocolate and smoked herbs on the nose. Dark berry, gorgeous spiced plum and background of leather. Swirl to a long echoing finish.

Deep, powerful and complex. Chunked chocolate and smoked herbs on the nose. Dark berry, gorgeous spiced plum and background of leather. Swirl to a long echoing finish.

Nov 5th, 2016
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.2

Brooding and sort of untamed, but seriously constructed and long. Many good years ahead.

Brooding and sort of untamed, but seriously constructed and long. Many good years ahead.

Oct 29th, 2016
Bertus van Zyl

Assistant Winemaker Regusci Winery

9.4

Been waiting to try this one for a while and it is such an impressive wine, well balanced on all fronts. Delicious!

Been waiting to try this one for a while and it is such an impressive wine, well balanced on all fronts. Delicious!

Mar 26th, 2013
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.2

I sold three bottles of this exemplary Chateauneuf du Pape-inspired wine tonight.

I sold three bottles of this exemplary Chateauneuf du Pape-inspired wine tonight.

Jan 17th, 2013
Brenda Terzich-Garland

A deep dark garnet color and a powerful nose. Nose - a dark cherry chocolate and subtle iron scent with funky earth and graphite, perfume notes lingering. Will definitely not be disappointed on the taste—smooth creamy and elegant! Sophisticated in its structure wetting the palate with plum-cherry fruit flavors, chocolate-espresso hits midway, finishing with cassis, red licorice, earth spices and a smoke cedar. Medium-plus body and a long finish.

A deep dark garnet color and a powerful nose. Nose - a dark cherry chocolate and subtle iron scent with funky earth and graphite, perfume notes lingering. Will definitely not be disappointed on the taste—smooth creamy and elegant! Sophisticated in its structure wetting the palate with plum-cherry fruit flavors, chocolate-espresso hits midway, finishing with cassis, red licorice, earth spices and a smoke cedar. Medium-plus body and a long finish.

Oct 17th, 2021
Tom Garland

Double decant and pour (decent fine/cloudy sediment). An imposing dark garnet color. On the nose: dark cherry, musty earth, slight minty menthol, iron, graphite. Taste: smooth, creamy, elegant medium plus body wine with dark plum/cherry, espresso, smoke, minerals, and a spiced red licorice long finish with firm drying tannins. YUM! Another terrific Saturday night...time to watch the next episode of Squid Games on Netflix.

Double decant and pour (decent fine/cloudy sediment). An imposing dark garnet color. On the nose: dark cherry, musty earth, slight minty menthol, iron, graphite. Taste: smooth, creamy, elegant medium plus body wine with dark plum/cherry, espresso, smoke, minerals, and a spiced red licorice long finish with firm drying tannins. YUM! Another terrific Saturday night...time to watch the next episode of Squid Games on Netflix.

Oct 17th, 2021
Jim Chen

Healdsburg getaway!

Healdsburg getaway!

Jul 12th, 2020
Isabelle Parenti

Great GSM! Very smooth, has a great nose. 44% Grenache, 31% Mourvèdre, 25% Syrah. From Amadore county. Went great with steak and seafood. Overall, a very nice wine.

Great GSM! Very smooth, has a great nose. 44% Grenache, 31% Mourvèdre, 25% Syrah. From Amadore county. Went great with steak and seafood. Overall, a very nice wine.

Mar 25th, 2016