Kapcsándy Family Winery
Estate Cuvée-State Lane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Poured into a decanter directly before service and enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2012 Estate Cuvée pours a deep garnet color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of mostly ripe, and some desiccated, red and black fruit: blackberry, black plum, crème de cassis, dried red and purple flowers, pipe tobacco, leather, varnish, a mix of organic and inorganic earth and some soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Drink now through 2032.
Poured into a decanter directly before service and enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2012 Estate Cuvée pours a deep garnet color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of mostly ripe, and some desiccated, red and black fruit: blackberry, black plum, crème de cassis, dried red and purple flowers, pipe tobacco, leather, varnish, a mix of organic and inorganic earth and some soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Drink now through 2032.
Aug 31st, 2025
When a friend says he’s gonna make some great steaks, sometimes wine just come to mind. This one’s been in the cellar for a while, and is a good reminder to check in with Lou and Louis. Made from one of Napa’s great historical vineyards this is a phenomenal rendition of Cabernet Sauvignon. Cigar box and graphite mix with aromas of black cherries and dried flowers. Flavors of cedar and dried flowers, pencil shavings, cherry and tobacco are draped in gauzy tannins and bright with juicy acidity that leaves a hint of dried orange peel in the finish. Absolutely regal.
When a friend says he’s gonna make some great steaks, sometimes wine just come to mind. This one’s been in the cellar for a while, and is a good reminder to check in with Lou and Louis. Made from one of Napa’s great historical vineyards this is a phenomenal rendition of Cabernet Sauvignon. Cigar box and graphite mix with aromas of black cherries and dried flowers. Flavors of cedar and dried flowers, pencil shavings, cherry and tobacco are draped in gauzy tannins and bright with juicy acidity that leaves a hint of dried orange peel in the finish. Absolutely regal.
Jun 28th, 2021
Pronounced "Cup-chon-dy,” blend of 72% Cab Sauv, 19% Merlot & 9% Petit Verdot, aged 80% in new French oak dark Ruby with aromas of berry fruit, sweet herb and tobacco spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, ripe blackberry and currants with notes of cacao and a bit of vanilla oak. Long finish, soft ripe tannins ending with lush fruit and mineral character Drink now & over next decade.
Pronounced "Cup-chon-dy,” blend of 72% Cab Sauv, 19% Merlot & 9% Petit Verdot, aged 80% in new French oak dark Ruby with aromas of berry fruit, sweet herb and tobacco spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, ripe blackberry and currants with notes of cacao and a bit of vanilla oak. Long finish, soft ripe tannins ending with lush fruit and mineral character Drink now & over next decade.
May 26th, 2021
Day one dark vibrant red fruit was the star merlot showing heavy day two cab came back strong with chocolate and cassis day three all edginess dissipated still showing well. I’d say open at lunch and decant for dinner at this point in its maturity
Day one dark vibrant red fruit was the star merlot showing heavy day two cab came back strong with chocolate and cassis day three all edginess dissipated still showing well. I’d say open at lunch and decant for dinner at this point in its maturity
Sep 17th, 2020
The 2012 Kapcsandy 'Estate Cuvée' begins with striking aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, spring florals, graphite and crushed stones all emerging beautifully from the glass. On the palate this displays wonderful elegance and precision. It continues to impress with remarkable overall structure, balance and purity of fruit, all leading up to the long, graceful finish that lingers effortlessly. A total beauty from Kapcsandy, which will thrive in the cellar for many years.
The 2012 Kapcsandy 'Estate Cuvée' begins with striking aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, spring florals, graphite and crushed stones all emerging beautifully from the glass. On the palate this displays wonderful elegance and precision. It continues to impress with remarkable overall structure, balance and purity of fruit, all leading up to the long, graceful finish that lingers effortlessly. A total beauty from Kapcsandy, which will thrive in the cellar for many years.
Jul 9th, 2019
We knew it was going to be a big night when you start here. Yes, perhaps the 2015 is not as developed as it will be in a few years, but it is still impressive. Perfect color, decanted for 45 minutes allowed the early nose to blow off and then you could get the bright blueberry and cassis flavors to come forward. Gets an extra point because it will be better later.
We knew it was going to be a big night when you start here. Yes, perhaps the 2015 is not as developed as it will be in a few years, but it is still impressive. Perfect color, decanted for 45 minutes allowed the early nose to blow off and then you could get the bright blueberry and cassis flavors to come forward. Gets an extra point because it will be better later.
May 30th, 2019Spectacularly smooth mix of pencil lead, cherry, pipe tobacco and cola. Fantastic acidity and balance. One of the best.
Spectacularly smooth mix of pencil lead, cherry, pipe tobacco and cola. Fantastic acidity and balance. One of the best.
Feb 10th, 2019
Just starting to come into its prime. Drink over the next 5+ years.
Just starting to come into its prime. Drink over the next 5+ years.
Jan 12th, 2018
Awesome wine!! @Mike R @Shawn R @Joe Lucca @Christine @Bill Bender
Awesome wine!! @Mike R @Shawn R @Joe Lucca @Christine @Bill Bender
Nov 9th, 2017