2014 Kapcsandy Family Winery Roberta's Reserve State Lane Vineyard

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 98 JD 96 WA 96 VN 96
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, May 2017

Love this merlot. Violets, roses, incense, and currants come to the fore on the nose. Full body and ultra-fine tannins that are so polished and integrated they become seamless and incredibly beautiful. Long and flavorful...
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, December 2017

Made from 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, the deep ruby/purple-colored 2014 Merlot Roberta's Reserve is another terrific Merlot, and my money is on it being the best example of this variety in the Valley. Blackberries...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2017

The 2014 Merlot Roberta’s Reserve, composed of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, has a deep garnet-purple color and is scented of warm plums, baked blackberries and blueberry pie with suggestions of spice cake, violets...
VN 96

Vinous, December 2016

The 2014 Roberta's Reserve comes across as quite soft and sensual in this vintage, with less of the drive that is such a signature of the other wines here. This is the only 2014 at Kapcsándy that has not grown...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Vintage 2014
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.4%
Closure Cork

The 2014 Kapcsándy Roberta's Reserve State Lane is a proprietary blend primarily composed of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. This red wine hails from the esteemed Napa region in California's North Coast. Produced by the Kapcsándy Family Winery, this vintage has garnered significant attention from several renowned wine reviewers.

Jeb Dunnuck of jebdunnuck.com awarded this wine an impressive 96 points, praising it as potentially the best Merlot example in the Valley. He noted its "deep ruby/purple" color and complex flavor profile, which includes "blackberries, dried herbs, earth, and loads of chocolate." Dunnuck added that the wine is "full-bodied" with "silky tannin, incredible purity, and a great, great finish." He also mentioned its aging potential, suggesting it will keep well for 15-20 years.

Vinous also scored the 2014 Roberta's Reserve at 96 points. Their review highlighted the wine's "soft and sensual" nature in this particular vintage, pointing out that it lacks some of the drive characteristic of other Kapcsándy wines. Despite this, Vinous appreciated its approachable style, noting that it could be enjoyed with minimal cellaring. They described it as an "especially laid back, almost translucent wine" and expressed curiosity about its future development.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, another prestigious publication, echoed the high praise with another 96-point rating. They described the wine's color as "deep garnet-purple" and its aroma as a mix of "warm plums, baked blackberries, and blueberry pie," complemented by "spice cake, violets, and licorice." The review emphasized its "rich, opulent, and seductive" mouthfeel, with "mouth-filling black and blue fruit" and "oodles of exotic spices," all framed by "velvety tannins and great freshness," culminating in a long finish.

James Suckling provided the most enthusiastic review, scoring the wine at 98 points. He extolled its aromatic profile, mentioning "violets, roses, incense, and currants." Suckling described the wine as "full-bodied" with "ultra-fine tannins" that are "so polished and integrated they become seamless and incredibly beautiful." He concluded that the wine has a "long and flavorful finish," offering both immediate enjoyment and potential for aging.

Overall, the 2014 Kapcsándy Roberta's Reserve State Lane is a highly acclaimed Merlot-dominant blend that showcases the finesse and complexity of Napa Valley wines. With its rich flavors, balanced structure, and excellent aging potential, it is a standout choice for enthusiasts and collectors alike.