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Kapcsándy Family Winery Roberta's Reserve State Lane Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc 2009
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Healthy medium ruby. Pomerol-like aromas of redcurrant, iron, tobacco and mocha torrefaction. Wonderfully pliant, fleshy and full, showing less complexity in the early going than the 2010 version but more obvious sweetness to its berry, mineral and floral flavors. This big, ripe, seamless wine boasts excellent vinosity. The very long, rising finish features ripe, granular tannins and lingering notes of mocha, dried flowers and tobacco. I'd love to throw this into a blind tasting of 2009 Pomerols. (14.1% alcohol; all French oak, 90% new) (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, July 2019)
Healthy medium ruby. Pomerol-like aromas of redcurrant, iron, tobacco and mocha torrefaction. Wonderfully pliant, fleshy and full, showing less complexity in the early going than the 2010 version but more obvious sweetness to its berry, mineral and floral flavors. This big, ripe, seamless wine boasts excellent vinosity. The very long, rising finish features ripe, granular tannins and lingering notes of mocha, dried flowers and tobacco. I'd love to throw this into a blind tasting of 2009 Pomerols. (14.1% alcohol; all French oak, 90% new) (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, July 2019)
9.5
Eric S
Super impressed. Decanted 2 hrs. Dense black fruit just shy of a hammer. Would not have guessed Merlot (mostly) or Napa if I’d tasted blind. One of the more memorable wines I’ve had from the vintage.
Super impressed. Decanted 2 hrs. Dense black fruit just shy of a hammer. Would not have guessed Merlot (mostly) or Napa if I’d tasted blind. One of the more memorable wines I’ve had from the vintage.
9.6
Matthew Valentine
Loved the wine. Drank Harlan Estate first so it was pale compared. Decant and filter.
Loved the wine. Drank Harlan Estate first so it was pale compared. Decant and filter.
9.2
J Mcconeg
Really smooth. Young. Can definitely last but why wait?
Really smooth. Young. Can definitely last but why wait?
9.6
Harold Sharon
Perfect mouthful of wine. Subtle tannins, dark fruits, balance.
Perfect mouthful of wine. Subtle tannins, dark fruits, balance.
9.5Nicole Duncan
Rich, layered...best wine I've had all year
Rich, layered...best wine I've had all year
10
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