Jay Kline

9.3

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. — 16 hours ago

Rufus King

9.1

Refreshing French Viognier-Sauvignon Blanc blend, served with Moroccan chicken at Bitter End, Wells, ME — a month ago

Rob Brobst III

9.6

It’s all about the 2016….. last vintage by the winemaker himself…😔 — 2 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2023 | Obvious very young, shy smell, refinement, papaya impression. Lots of character, powerful grace like a ballet dancer. Treat! — 19 days ago

Roberto Carli

9.4

Very good expression with the entertaining of lychee and other bright floral perfumes. Lacks the tension between freshness and botrytis of the best vintages — 10 days ago

Debra Bass

9.5

Dry, slight pear taste. As a result wine drinker, I don’t normally drink rose but while in Provence have been trying different ones. This is my fav so far. — 2 months ago

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Steven Lee

9.2

light, bitter sweet. Been searching and eager to try this wine. not cheap but nothing special in the end — 2 months ago

John Willison

9.2

Crushed raspberries, unripe strawberry, persimmon. A bit more fruit and less austere than previous two years. Good. — 18 hours ago

GaryWEdwards

9.8

42 years and retains dark ruby color with little coaxing required. No decant but opened bottle for about an hour. Cassis in broad shoulders yet elegant wine. Absolute delight. Long life remaining. Wow! — 2 days ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

A classic. Best Gamay outside Beaujolais. — 2 months ago