Keplinger Lithic wine emanates from the volcanic soils of California and is a distinguished blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre. The wine exhibits an elegant, complex profile with invigorating flavours of blackberries, cassis, and subtle spice notes making it truly exquisite. Its charming balance between intense fruit, acidity, and minerality is unexpected yet mesmerising. With its alcohol content tempered, Keplinger Lithic wine retains a beautiful freshness. This deep ruby red wine is matured in French oak barrels, adding a delicate touch of toast and vanilla. It is indeed a delightful gem worthy of any fine wine collection.

Tasting Notes

The 2019 Lithic is deeply perfumed, with heady aromatics of lavender, boysenberry, strawberries, orange blossom, Darjeeling tea, leather, rose petal, and baking spices. The gorgeous, silky entry, opens to delicious flavours of red and purple fruits, clove, pot pourri, cinnamon stick, with a persistent to the ethereal, long finish.

About the Winery

Nestled amidst lush vineyards and rolling hills, Keplinger Winery stands as a testament to the captivating world of viticulture. Their reputation for crafted premium quality wines has solidified their place in the wine industry and has earned them an abundance of devoted followers.

Keplinger Winery, located in California, is far-famed for its exquisite varietal selection. Their offering ranges from the robust, complex flavours of their Sumo and Caldera wines, to the elegant mineral tones of Lithic and Basilisk. The winery has a unique narrative, brought to life by the passionate couple, Helen Keplinger and DJ Warner who left the corporate world to pursue their shared passion for winemaking.

The journey of the wine from vine to bottle is a process that Keplinger Winery carefully oversees. Their vineyards, scattered across various sites in California, benefit from diverse soil types that lend each grape a unique flavour profile. This approach embodies the art of blending, allowing for the creation of wines that are rich in character and depth.

Education is an essential element at Keplinger Winery, with an emphasis on sharing the knowledge of winemaking and sensory appreciation with wine lovers. Visitors to the estate partake in wine tastings are welcomed by hosts who are keen to share their love for wine with newcomers and revered connoisseurs alike.

However, the central ethos underpinning Keplinger Winery truly is that of environmental responsibility. The winery practices sustainable viticulture, ensuring that their production methods promote biodiversity, maintain healthy soils and minimise waste. In this regard, Keplinger Winery is not just a winery, but a sustainable business committed to protection of the environment.

Keplinger Winery, with its unrivalled terroir meticulous crafting,' and spirited community, is a place of true vinous delight. To visit Keplinger is to embark on a journey of taste, discovery, and unparalleled beauty, punctuated by the periods of relaxation afforded by its serene vineyard settings. They invite you to join them in the celebration of life’s simple, yet powerful pleasure: wine.

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