Kapcsándy Family Winery
Roberta's Reserve State Lane Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc
Yountville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Healthy medium ruby. Pomerol-like aromas of redcurrant, iron, tobacco and mocha torrefaction. Wonderfully pliant, fleshy and full, showing less complexity in the early going than the 2010 version but more obvious sweetness to its berry, mineral and floral flavors. This big, ripe, seamless wine boasts excellent vinosity. The very long, rising finish features ripe, granular tannins and lingering notes of mocha, dried flowers and tobacco. I'd love to throw this into a blind tasting of 2009 Pomerols. (14.1% alcohol; all French oak, 90% new) (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, July 2019)
Healthy medium ruby. Pomerol-like aromas of redcurrant, iron, tobacco and mocha torrefaction. Wonderfully pliant, fleshy and full, showing less complexity in the early going than the 2010 version but more obvious sweetness to its berry, mineral and floral flavors. This big, ripe, seamless wine boasts excellent vinosity. The very long, rising finish features ripe, granular tannins and lingering notes of mocha, dried flowers and tobacco. I'd love to throw this into a blind tasting of 2009 Pomerols. (14.1% alcohol; all French oak, 90% new) (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, July 2019)
Aug 29th, 2019
Super impressed. Decanted 2 hrs. Dense black fruit just shy of a hammer. Would not have guessed Merlot (mostly) or Napa if I’d tasted blind. One of the more memorable wines I’ve had from the vintage.
Super impressed. Decanted 2 hrs. Dense black fruit just shy of a hammer. Would not have guessed Merlot (mostly) or Napa if I’d tasted blind. One of the more memorable wines I’ve had from the vintage.
Jul 24th, 2020
Loved the wine. Drank Harlan Estate first so it was pale compared. Decant and filter.
Loved the wine. Drank Harlan Estate first so it was pale compared. Decant and filter.
Mar 3rd, 2019
Really smooth. Young. Can definitely last but why wait?
Really smooth. Young. Can definitely last but why wait?
Dec 27th, 2016
Perfect mouthful of wine. Subtle tannins, dark fruits, balance.
Perfect mouthful of wine. Subtle tannins, dark fruits, balance.
Sep 23rd, 2015Rich, layered...best wine I've had all year
Rich, layered...best wine I've had all year
Apr 11th, 2015
