2015 Kapcsandy Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 100 WA 99 JS 97 DC 96
JD 100

jebdunnuck.com, December 2017

A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard is pure perfection and undeniably one of the greatest wines in this terrific vintage. With a Château Latour like...
WA 99

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2017

Composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard sports a deep purple-black color and has a classic nose of crushed black currants, black plums and cedar with...
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, May 2018

This aromas are decadent and rich with dark berries, hazelnuts, smoke and spices. Full- bodied, layered and very precise with defined tannins and a fresh finish. Elegant with energy. A driven young wine. Better in 2021...
DC 96

Decanter, July 2018

The Grand Vin is so pure, focussed, refined and energetic that it's hard to believe this wine came from such an intense, extracted vintage. The family's State Lane Vineyard is the sole source of their red grapes, and...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Vintage 2015
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.2%
Closure Cork

The 2015 Kapcsandy Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard is an exceptional wine that has garnered high praise from multiple esteemed reviewers. Originating from California's renowned Napa appellation, this wine is predominantly composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by 8% Merlot.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this vintage an impressive score of 99, describing it as having a "deep purple-black color" with a classic nose featuring "crushed black currants, black plums, and cedar." The wine is noted for its "youthful exuberance" and "great length and depth," suggesting that it will age beautifully.

James Suckling rated the wine at 97, highlighting its "decadent and rich" aromas of "dark berries, hazelnuts, smoke, and spices." He praised its "full-bodied, layered" quality and "defined tannins," noting that it is "elegant with energy." Suckling suggests that while it is enjoyable now, it will be even better in a few years.

Jeb Dunnuck bestowed a perfect score of 100 on this wine, calling it "pure perfection" and one of the "greatest wines in this terrific vintage." He likened its stature and depth to that of Château Latour, emphasizing its "full-bodied richness" and "incredible notes of blue fruits, crushed violets, tobacco, forest floor, and huge minerality." Dunnuck described it as a "legendary wine in the making," ideal for those with patience and a cold cellar.

Decanter also rated the wine highly at 96, appreciating its "pure, focused, refined, and energetic" character. The review noted flavors of "black raspberry and Asian spice" with a "firm backbone of acid and tannin," and a "juicy, racy finish," making it a joy to drink now and well into the future.

Overall, the 2015 Kapcsandy Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard is a remarkable wine that stands out for its complexity, elegance, and aging potential.