2018 Kapcsandy Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Cuvee

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 95 DC 94 VN 94 WA 93
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, January 2021

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Cuvée, which includes a splash of Merlot (3%), shines for its beautiful elegance and purity, with lots of blue fruits, violets, orange blossom, and lead pencil aromas and flavors...
DC 94

Decanter, October 2020

Restrained aromas of fruitcake, cranberry preserves and cocoa nibs. Zesty and biting on the palate, showing a sturdy acid structure into which perfectly proportioned tannins integrate. Textually the wine is classic in its...
VN 94

Vinous, January 2022

The 2018 Estate Cuvée is sublime, just as it was last year. Bright acids lend energy to this gorgeous edition of the Estate Cuvée. I very much like the vibrancy here. Crushed flowers, spice, mint, leather and blood orange...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, November 2020

Composed of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Cuvée is deep garnet-purple colored. It was aged in 55% new French oak, 18% new Hungarian oak and 27% second fill French oak. It bursts...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-region
North Coast
Appellation
Napa
Vintage
2018
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
13.9%
Closure
Cork

The 2018 Kapcsandy Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Cuvee is a red wine that hails from Napa, California, produced by the Kapcsandy Family Winery. This vintage is primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small addition of Merlot (3%). It is characterized by a 13.9% alcohol content and is sealed with a cork closure.

Professional reviewers have praised the wine for its remarkable balance and structure. Decanter awarded it a score of 94, noting the wine's "restrained aromas of fruitcake, cranberry preserves, and cocoa nibs," and highlighting its "sturdy acid structure" and "perfectly proportioned tannins." They recommend enjoying this wine between 2023 and 2037.

Jeb Dunnuck, who gave it an impressive score of 95, describes the wine as showcasing "beautiful elegance and purity," with an array of aromas and flavors, including blue fruits, violets, orange blossom, and lead pencil. Dunnuck commends it for its "classic, noble style" that is characteristic of the estate.

Antonio Galloni of Vinous echoes these sentiments, also rating it 94, and appreciating its "bright acids" and "vibrancy." He notes the "crushed flowers, spice, mint, leather, and blood orange" as standout elements in this "striking mid-weight wine."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate provides a detailed analysis, awarding it a score of 93. The review highlights the wine's deep garnet-purple color and its blend of "black cherry compote, blueberry pie, and crushed blackcurrant scents." It mentions the aging process, which involved 55% new French oak, 18% new Hungarian oak, and 27% second fill French oak, contributing to its "rock-solid structure of grainy tannins and fantastic freshness."

Overall, the 2018 Kapcsandy Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Cuvee is a well-received wine, noted for its elegance, complexity, and classic Napa style, making it a noteworthy choice for wine enthusiasts.