2018 Keplinger Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Ranch Vineyard

In 2014, they began working with the beautiful grapes of Oakville Ranch Vineyard, which is located high in the Vaca Mountains above Dalla Valle, just below the southern edge of Pritchard Hill. Cool air flows through these rows of vines daily, preserving the acidity and fresh flavors in the berries.

Keplinger Oakville Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine that embodies the essence of Napa Valley. but hardly available in Europe as over 98% is sold directly in America. It has a deep ruby color and the 2018 is opulent and concentrated with fine-grained tannins and crisp acidity. Minty, cedar, lifted floral aromas lead to lush cassis on the palate, the style is at once vibrant and elegant. Made from carefully selected grapes grown on the famous Oakville Ranch Vineyard, this Cabernet Sauvignon shows the perfect balance between power and elegance.

This wine drinks beautifully now and will age effortlessly for 20 years and more. It is mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with a little Cabernet Franc.

About Keplinger Wines

In 2004, Helen Keplinger moved to the Priorat region of Spain to start a winery for a group of partners who had purchased a vineyard there. For the next three years, she lived there full-time and then traveled back and forth between Napa Valley, becoming immersed in the culture, lifestyle, food and wines.

Her husband, DJ Warner, visited her often and they traveled all over the South of France, the Languedoc and the Rhône. They became even bigger fans of the regional wines, as well as the entire Mediterranean lifestyle - the vegetable gardens, local fresh foods, everything slathered in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt - all of which are enhanced by the delicious, food-friendly wines. These wines and ideals are a huge part of life in Napa, so it was only natural to begin our wine project with California Grenache and Syrah, and vineyards that would allow them to reach their full potential.

Great wine is only possible from great vineyards – so they select vineyards, grow grapes and make wine according to this mantra.

Helen Keplinger is a renowned winemaker and has been making the fantastic wines of Grace Family Vineyards, Carte Blanche Wine and Kerr Cellars for over 10 years