Vermillion Red (2018)

The 2018 Vermillion has a gorgeously perfumed nose of raspberry, black cherry, violets, white pepper, and Darjeeling tea. The palate is pure and layered, with red and black fruits accented with black tea, anise, and hints of Indian spice underpinned by fine, plush, seamless tannins.

Tasting Notes

92 Jeb Dunnuck
The 2018 Vermillion is a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon (with a few other varieties in there as well) and comes mostly from Sonoma (69%) yet with 31% from the Sierra Foothills. Made by Helen Keplinger, it has a beautiful perfume of raspberry and strawberry fruits as well as notes of white pepper and flowers. It’s ripe, seamless, and plush on the palate, with lots of Grenache sexiness, yet it stays nicely balanced and has fine tannins, all making for a beautiful wine well worth seeking out.

92 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The Vermillion Red Wine is bold, beautiful, and lasting. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows black fruit, dried spices, licorice, and oak in its aroma and palate. Serve it with a slow-braised meat dish. (Tasted: January 9, 2022, San Francisco, CA)