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- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
Technical Details
- 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc
- US
- California
- North Coast
- Napa Valley
- 80% new French oak, 20% second-fill French oak
- 14.2%
- 300
Kapcsándy Merlot Roberta's Reserve Yountville Napa Valley 2017
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Roberta’s Reserve stands as one of Napa’s benchmark Merlots, offering a depth of black cherry, cocoa, and violets with seamless texture. The 2017 vintage is polished and precise, highlighting Kapcsándy’s meticulous vineyard and cellar work. Long, sleek, and beautifully balanced, it’s a world-class Merlot with serious aging potential.
About The Producer
Kapcsándy Family Winery, established in 2000 by Hungarian immigrant Lou Kapcsándy and his family, is a boutique, family-run estate located in Yountville, Napa Valley. The winery is situated on the historic 20-acre State Lane Vineyard, formerly a key source for Beringer's Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. After acquiring the property, the Kapcsándy family undertook an extensive replanting effort, meticulously dividing the vineyard into 15 specific blocks planted primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. They employed sustainable farming practices, including the use of nesting boxes and cover crops, to enhance vineyard health and biodiversity. The winery's commitment to quality is evident in their rigorous vineyard management and winemaking processes, resulting in highly acclaimed wines such as their Estate Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon and Roberta's Reserve Merlot. Following Lou's passing in 2021, his son, Louis Jr., continues to uphold the family's dedication to producing wines that reflect the finesse and elegance reminiscent of European grand crus.