Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured on July 4th after enjoying the day’s frivolities; enjoyed over the following few days and consistent throughout. The 2011 pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe dark fruits: plums, brambles, cassis, espresso, mushrooms, leather, purple flowers, toe jam, earth and Christmas fruit cake. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose though the fruit comes across much fresher on the palate. The finish is medium+. The texture is soft and super silky. Despite 2011 being a challenging vintage from a Napa perspective, this was quite distinctive and complex, though maybe lacking a bit of stuffing. Stylistically however, this Kapcsándy is a refreshing take on a modern Napa Valley, Cabernet-based blend at a svelte 13.9% ABV. Bravo! Drink now through 2031. — 20 days ago

Roberto Carli

9.4

Very good expression with the entertaining of lychee and other bright floral perfumes. Lacks the tension between freshness and botrytis of the best vintages — a month ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

A classic. Best Gamay outside Beaujolais. — 2 months ago

John Willison

9.2

Bright citrus, white cherry, good minerality and acidity. — 6 days ago

Donald Williams

9.4

Glad to have another. — 19 days ago

with Bonnie

Rufus King

9.1

Refreshing French Viognier-Sauvignon Blanc blend, served with Moroccan chicken at Bitter End, Wells, ME — 2 months ago

Rob Brobst III

9.6

It’s all about the 2016….. last vintage by the winemaker himself…😔 — 3 months ago

GaryWEdwards

9.7

Elegant and refined with dark berries and chocolate present in the best way. A beautifully structured wine that benefits from 2 hour decant. Enjoy. — 8 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2023 | Obvious very young, shy smell, refinement, papaya impression. Lots of character, powerful grace like a ballet dancer. Treat! — a month ago

Debra Bass

9.5

Dry, slight pear taste. As a result wine drinker, I don’t normally drink rose but while in Provence have been trying different ones. This is my fav so far. — 2 months ago

with Rand