Keplinger Hangman's Carneros Syrah 2018 Rated 99JD

Jeb Dunnuck Review
Rated 99
Another awesome wine from Helen Keplinger, the 2018 Syrah Hangman's comes from the Hudson Vineyard in Carneros and includes 5% Viognier. Incredible notes of black raspberries, olive tapenade, wildflowers, and bacon fat emerge from this Cote-Rotie look-alike on steroids. Deep, opulent, and multi-dimensional on the palate, with full-bodied richness, it's a knockout bottle of wine that will shine for at least 10-15 years. As with the Fuego Y Mar, there's no need to delay gratification, though. Drink 2021-2036.

Wine Tasting Notes
The Hangman's is just gorgeous, with a nose of morello cherry, ripe red fig, carob, saddle leather, dried aromatic herbs, pipe tobacco, and peat. The texture is delicious - ultra-fine, soft tannins, incredible length, and flavors of black cherry, black licorice, peach blossom, cherry stones, and pot pourri. This wine will cellar effortlessly for 15-20 years or more.