Roberta's Reserve (Merlot), Kapcsándy Family Winery 2019

The 2019 Roberta's Reserve is another stunning wine from Kapcsándy. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, cloves, licorice and leather all race across the palate. In 2019, the Roberta's is a bit richer than it usually is, but that works just fine in amplifying all of its natural beauty. All of the fruit was sourced from one of the original blocks planted by Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer in 2002. 2027-2039

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Roberta's Reserve State Lane Vineyard bursts with notions of juicy black plums, boysenberry preserves and chocolate-covered cherries, plus suggestions of licorice, cedar chest and charcuterie with an exotic waft of Indian spices. The lively, medium to full-bodied palate is completely filled with seductive, spicy fruit, framed by ripe, rounded tannins, finishing long and fragrant. Made from 100% Merlot, aged in 70% new French oak, the alcohol is 14.5%. 225 cases were made. 2023-2043

Coming all from the estate vineyard in Yountville, the 2019 Roberta's Reserve is all Merlot that was brought up in 70% new French oak, with a scant 225 cases produced. It's another totally thrilling vintage for this cuvée and offers a Pomerol-like style in its red, blue, and black fruits as well as tobacco, cedary herbs, damp earth, and truffle-like aromas and flavors. Incredibly elegant, full-bodied, pure, and as seamless as they come, this is one of those wines that brings incredible intensity and depth while staying understated, flawlessly balanced, and ethereal. It's one of the finest Merlots in the world. Enjoy bottles any time over the coming 20 2021 - 2041