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Score 94/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, Jan 2021

The inky hued 2018 Sumo (85% Petite Sirah, 13% Syrah, and the rest Viognier) reveals a lively bouquet of blue fruits, violets, peony, spiced meats, and bouquet garni. This full-bodied, rich, yet elegant Petite Sirah has building tannins, terrific purity and a great finish. It’s another brilliant wine from the Sierra Foothills.

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94
94/100

Jeb Dunnuck

97
97/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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97 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 97/100 · Drink 2023-2033, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2021

The 2018 Sumo is remarkably polished for a Petite Syrah-based wine. Inky blue/purplish fruit, lavender, mint and spice fill out the layers effortlessly. Helen Keplinger has done a brilliant job taming the young Petite tannins. The Sumo is deep and potent, but not at all overdone or heavy. It is one of the most compelling wines I have tasted from Helen Keplinger.

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Syrah / Shiraz, Viognier

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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