2006 Kapcsandy Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Cuvee

Cabernet Sauvignon - 1.5L
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REVIEWS

WA 93 JS 90
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2009

The 2006 Estate Cuvee State Lane Vineyard (a blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc) possesses a dark plum/purple color as well as notes of roasted coffee, cocoa, chocolate, black currants...
JS 90

jamessuckling.com, April 2011

Spices, vanilla bean, and berries on the nose. A nice balance. Full and soft, with round tannins. A soft and juicy palate. 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc. 650 cases.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Vintage 2006
Size 1.5L
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2006 Kapcsandy Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Cuvee is a red wine crafted by Kapcsandy Family Winery, hailing from the renowned Napa region in California, USA. This vintage is a blend composed of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot, and a small portion of 4% Cabernet Franc, offering a balanced and nuanced profile.

James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 90, noting its aromatic profile featuring "spices, vanilla bean, and berries on the nose." He describes the palate as soft and juicy, with a nice balance and round tannins, suggesting it provides a pleasant and approachable drinking experience. The wine's softness and juiciness are emphasized, making it a suitable choice for those who appreciate a more gentle red wine.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave this wine a slightly higher score of 93, praising it for its complexity and aging potential. According to the review, the wine possesses "a dark plum/purple color" and showcases flavors of "roasted coffee, cocoa, chocolate, black currants, sweet cherries, and subtle oak." The Advocate highlights the wine's medium to full body, describing it as elegant, layered, intense, pure, and long-lasting. It is noted for its approachability yet promises the ability to age gracefully for two decades or more, indicating its robust structure and quality.

With an alcohol content of 13.5%, this wine is bottled with a cork closure and produced in a limited quantity of 650 cases, underscoring its exclusivity. Overall, the 2006 Kapcsandy Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Cuvee offers a well-rounded and elegant wine experience, with excellent reviews highlighting its depth of flavor and potential longevity.