Kapcsándy Family Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon (Grand Vin) State Lane Vineyard
Yountville
2012
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2018-2034), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2034, with a drinking horizon to 2041.
The ‘12 Cabernet Sauvignon (Grand Vin) State Lane Vineyard.
Kapcsándy Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Grand Vin) State Lane Vineyard 2012 is from Yountville, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Kapcsándy Family Winery's 2012 State Lane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon should offer cassis, plum and black cherry, with cedar and herbs. Yountville fruit is expected to feel concentrated and polished, firm tannins shaping the palate while acidity adds lift. Peak years extend from 2018 to 2034, with the drinking range reaching 2041. A long, savory finish should carry dark fruit toward spice and earthy detail.
The 2012 vintage
Kapcsándy Family Winery's 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Grand Vin) State Lane Vineyard comes from Yountville, United States.
About Kapcsándy Family Winery
Kapcsándy Family Winery's Cabernet Sauvignon (Grand Vin) State Lane Vineyard comes from Yountville, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Kapcsándy Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Grand Vin) State Lane Vineyard 2012?
Kapcsándy Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Grand Vin) State Lane Vineyard 2012 is from Yountville, United States.
When should Kapcsándy Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Grand Vin) State Lane Vineyard 2012 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2016-2041. Within that arc, the peak window is 2018-2034. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Kapcsándy Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Grand Vin) State Lane Vineyard 2012?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.