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Kapcsándy Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard Yountville Napa Valley 2012 (Magnum 1.5L)

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100 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The perfect 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard is 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Merlot aged 20 months in 100% new French oak. I think this is the third perfect score I’ve given to this wine, which is the essence of their vineyard, representing about 13% of the total production, or a mere 320 cases. The wine has a gorgeously opaque purple color and a beautiful nose of camphor, charcoal, blackberry and creme de cassis with licorice and truffle. It has unbelievable richness, great texture, tremendous finesse, precision and delineation. Very intense, full-bodied and super-pure, the length of the wine must be at least 50+ seconds. This is a gorgeous wine and one of the great superstars of this fabulous vintage. Drink it over the next 25-30 years.

98 -Vinous -

Saturated dark red with ruby highlights. Wonderfully complex perfume combines black raspberry\. blueberry\. subtle torrefaction notes and a hint of black olive. Boasts outstanding thickness of texture without any heaviness\. with its dark fruit and mineral flavors complicated by subtle spices. Perhaps most impressive today on the back end\. which features and explosive\. sappy flavor of tart cherry stomp and spreads out horizontally to saturate the palate. Of course there are tannins here\. but that word did not appear in my original tasting note as they are totally buffered by the wine's extract-rich fruit. (14.1% alcohol; 100% new French oak)

97 -James Suckling -

Technical Details

Blend 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot
Winemaker Denis Malbec
Country US
Region California
Sub Region North Coast
Appellation Napa Valley
Vineyard Slate Lane Vineyard
Farming Method Sustainable Practices & Precision Viticulture
Oak 100% new French oak
Aging / Cooperage 20 months
Alcohol 14.1%

Kapcsándy Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard Yountville Napa Valley 2012 (Magnum 1.5L)

Name: Kapcsándy Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard Yountville Napa Valley 2012 (Magnum 1.5L)
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1012650
Price: 850.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Cabernet Sauvignon | California

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The 2012 vintage delivers a perfect balance of richness and polish, capturing Napa’s golden era of ripeness with remarkable restraint. Dark fruits—blackcurrant, plum, and blackberry compote—are lifted by violet, sweet spice, and subtle oak tones, all carried on a velvety, energetic frame. In magnum, the wine shows exceptional harmony and freshness, with depth to spare and a long, luxurious finish that confirms its Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 100-point pedigree.

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.

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