2011 Kapcsàndy Vino Del Sol State Lane Vineyard
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Kapcsandy's 2011 Vino del Sol is fabulous in this vintage. Dried cherries, sweet spices, menthol and licorice are all laced together in an understated sweet wine built on pure finesse. The 2012 feels and tastes a bit less sweet than previous vintages, perhaps partly the result of increased time in barrel. This is yet another striking wine from the Kapcsandy family. The 2011 is mostly Merlot and Cabernet Franc from bunches located on the end rows that are left top ripen after the rest of the fruit has been picked.
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Robert Parker
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2011 Vino del Sol is composed of two-thirds Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot aged 30 months in French oak, and fortified with grape brandy. It achieved 18.1% natural alcohol, and is moderately sweet with 7.2 grams of residual sugar per liter. There are only 500 ml bottles of this sensational fortified, port look-alike. The wine is pure with plenty of chocolate, barbecue smoke and blackcurrant liqueur characteristics as well as just enough sweetness to give it a roundness and juiciness without tasting cloying. It is well-made, but I am not sure projects such as this have long-term viability in Napa. The market will ultimately decide. This fortified red should drink well for 20+ years.