2019 Helen Keplinger Red Blend “Vermillion,” Sierra Foothills, California

A fun project for superstar Helen Keplinger offering up superb richness and depth and a satisfyingly spicy finish. Says winemaker Helen Keplinger, “We now source the fruit from the foothills and use the same techniques as we do for the Keplinger label: native yeast, low sulfur, unfined and unfiltered. The blend is mainly composed of Rhone varieties, but we don't want to emphasize the grapes. This is a true red blend made to be delicious.”