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Kapcsándy Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard Yountville Napa Valley 2021

Reviews

100 -The Wine Independent -

”Deep garnet-purple in color, the single-varietal 2021 State Lane Vineyard Grand Vin Cabernet Sauvignon storms out of the glass with powerful notions of creme de cassis, plum preserves, and baked blackberries leading to hints of candied violets, Indian spices, and forest floor with a touch of garrigue. The full-bodied palate is chock full of black fruit and savory layers, framed by firm, ripe, grainy tannins and a lively line, finishing long and fragrant. This is beautiful and should be incredibly long lived. 350 cases were made.”

99 Jeb Dunnuck -

All Cabernet Sauvignon from two blocks on the estate, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin spent 20 months in 92% new French oak, with the balance in once-used barrels, and Napa Valley doesn't get any classier. This beauty is inky hued and displays a pure, powerful, full-bodied style in its cassis and black raspberry-driven fruit profile as well as notes of tobacco, graphite, spicy oak, and espresso roast. The purity is off the charts, it's concentrated, flawlessly balanced, and has incredible length. This gem deserves 5-7 years of bottle age and will have 30-40 years of overall longevity.

98 -Vinous -

97+ -Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate -

”Kapcsandy's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard is delicately floral, with those notes accenting cassis and blackberry fruit alongside vague hints of thyme and sage. All Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 92% new French oak, the cedar and vanilla notes are noticeable, but they're definitely in the background, as they are in all of the Kapcsandy wines. Medium to full-bodied, this wine is silky and framed by fine-grained tannins, balanced and long on the finish. There's a poise to these wines in 2021 that sets them apart. They're not about size or power—although they don't lack for it—but about elegance and finesse.”

Technical Details

Blend 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker Tony Arcudi
Country US
Region California
Sub Region North Coast
Appellation Napa Valley
Vineyard Slate Lane Vineyard
Farming Method Sustainable Practices, Precision Viticulture
Oak 92% new French oak, 8% second-fill French oak
Aging / Cooperage 20 months
Alcohol 14.3%

Kapcsándy Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard Yountville Napa Valley 2021

Name: Kapcsándy Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard Yountville Napa Valley 2021
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1013491
Price: 325.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Cabernet Sauvignon | California

TWI100, JD99, VN98, WA97+

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Sustainable Practices, Precision Viticulture

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750ML

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Kapcsándy crafts one of Napa Valley’s most legendary Cabernet Sauvignons as a long-cherished, top-tier estate. This structured, layered, impeccably defined beauty of age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon has drawn direct comparisons to First Growth mega-stars like Château Latour. In fact, a visit to Bordeaux in the late ‘90s is what inspired Hungarian immigrant Lou Kapcsándy to start his own estate, a dream he undertook with his son, Louis Jr. The entire valley floor estate was replanted in the early 2000s, with a gorgeous winery to follow soon after. Although most people mispronounce the wine/winery (correct pronunciation: “Cup-chon-dy”), it has still grown to be among the upper echelon of Napa Estates, cracking the 100-point barrier more than a handful of times.

Speaking of which, the 2021 boasts perfection in a bottle, with 100 POINTS from The Wine Independent (plus a 99, 98, and 97+ for good measure). Check out the review below, then fly to the cart to snag this top-flight Napa Cab.

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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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