Popped and poured on July 4th after enjoying the day’s frivolities; enjoyed over the following few days and consistent throughout. The 2011 pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe dark fruits: plums, brambles, cassis, espresso, mushrooms, leather, purple flowers, toe jam, earth and Christmas fruit cake. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose though the fruit comes across much fresher on the palate. The finish is medium+. The texture is soft and super silky. Despite 2011 being a challenging vintage from a Napa perspective, this was quite distinctive and complex, though maybe lacking a bit of stuffing. Stylistically however, this Kapcsándy is a refreshing take on a modern Napa Valley, Cabernet-based blend at a svelte 13.9% ABV. Bravo! Drink now through 2031. — 3 months ago
Cab example. Traditional structure — 8 months ago
Free bottle from Theory — a month ago
Great find. Itata, chile. Cinsault. — 8 months ago
Deeep ruby color.
Aromas of roasted red pepper, roasted herbs, black cherry, spice.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, black cherry, peppercorn, soft vanilla, roasted herbs, cocoa, coffee. Rich!, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — a month ago
2018 vintage on June 2024, $35. Taste like a savienneres should, style I appreciate. — 4 months ago
Norman Gennaro
Wine provided. Best of the lot but not one I would pick. — 18 days ago