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Kapcsandy, State Lane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin 2015
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Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin is dense, powerful and explosive, all qualities that should serve it well as it ages. Plush dark fruit, chocolate, spice, new leather and menthol infuse this deep, virile Cabernet Sauvignon. Heavy oak, torrefaction notes, along with a slight element of reduction I am not used to seeing here, are somewhat distracting. This is an especially full-throttle Cabernet Sauvignon from Kapcsándy.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin is the most reserved and tightly wound of these wines, which is probably a good thing for its potential longevity. Tannic, powerful and structured, the 2015 appears to have more than enough acidity and overall tension to balance the fruit of the vintage. This is another embryonic wine built on power and intensity.
Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
Deep medium ruby. Aromas of black cherry, licorice and menthol, plus a slightly green suggestion of cassis bud and a hint of coffee torrefaction; aeration brought a suggestion of citrussy lift. Wonderfully dense, fine-grained and sweet; like the Roberta's, this is much easier to taste today than its 2016 sibling, even if it doesn't possess quite that wine's breadth. With its refined texture and sweetness of fruit, this wine comes across as less obviously tannic than the 2016 Roberta's--yet more indication of the power of Merlot at this site. Incidentally, the '15s were bottled in July of 2017, a month or two later than previous vintages. (14.2% alcohol; 88% new French, 3% new Hungarian and 9% second-fill French oak)
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We’re proud to use sustainable practices in both our vineyards and our winery. Nesting boxes, perch poles, and songbird houses attract birds of prey and other species – a natural form of pest control. We add compost to our soils to improve water circulation, and natural fertilizers to supply beneficial bacteria, photo nutrients, and trace elements. Cover crops planted between rows add nutrients, control vine growth, attract beneficial insects and prevent erosion. In addition, our winery and residence are 100 percent solar-powered and the excess electricity we produce is returned back to the electrical grid.
