United States California Kapcsandy Family WineryRapszodia Proprietary Red

2012 Rapszodia Proprietary Red

Kapcsandy Family Winery

96Average Score

California / United States

Red

2015-2035

The 2012 Rapszodia speaks to finesse above all else. In this vintage, the Cabernet Franc is the highest ever (90%), which gives the wine much of its aromatic freshness, nuance and delineation. Sublime and finely-knit in the glass, the 2012 is a strikingly beautiful wine from the team at Kapcsándy. The blend is 90% Cabernet Franc and 10% Merlot. Oct 2015, www.vinous.com, Drink: 2017-2032

Antonio Galloni, Vinous Score: 95/100 Drink 2017-2032

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2015-2035

A great effort and a showcase for Cabernet Franc is the 2012 Rapszodia. This is a blend of 90% Cabernet Franc from the heavy clay soils of their vineyard blended with 10% Merlot aged in 100% new French oak for 20 months and bottled without filtration. A stunning nose of acacia flowers, blueberry liqueur and blackberry is followed by a medium to full-bodied wine that’s amazingly intense, rich and concentrated, but surprisingly light on its feet weight-wise. The wine is full-bodied, but stunningly ethereal and sublime. This is a stunner, and a great example of what Cabernet Franc can do from a terrific terroir, great winemaking and élevage. Sadly, only 175 cases were produced. Look for this wine to continue to drink well for up to two decades. Oct 2015, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 2015-2035

Robert ParkerScore: 98/100Drink 2015-2035

Extremely subtle aromas with stone, blackberry and fresh mushroom. Full body, very silky. Stone and chocolate. Cool fruit; lots of blue fruits here. Fabulous length and softness. Mostly cabernet franc with a tiny amount of merlot. Gorgeous now, but wait and see. May 2016, www.jamessuckling.com

James SucklingScore: 96/100

Antonio Galloni, VinousScore: 95/100Drink 2017-2032

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Product Details

Country

United States

Region

California

Sub-region

Napa Valley

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

2015-2035

Country

United States

Region

California

Sub-region

Napa Valley

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

2015-2035

Average Score

Drinking window

2015-2035

Robert ParkerScore: 98/100Drink 2015-2035

James SucklingScore: 96/100

Antonio Galloni, VinousScore: 95/100Drink 2017-2032