Kapcsandy Family Winery
Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard
Yountville
2017
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
Assess bottle condition and storage history before opening.
The ‘17 Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard.
Kapcsàndy Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard 2017 is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Yountville, Napa Valley.
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
Kapcsandy Family Winery's 2017 Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard should bring Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of cassis, plum and cedar. Expect a regal, structured palate, ripe dark fruit held by firm tannins and lively acidity. Its drinking range extends from 2025 to 2060, with peak maturity ending in 2048. A long, polished finish should reveal berry, spice and earthy notes, with the wine's firm shape carrying through the close.
The 2017 vintage
The 2017 release is presented by the producer as a structured, regal Cabernet from State Lane Vineyard.
About Kapcsandy Family Winery
The wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon at 13.7% alcohol and spent 20 months in 67% new French oak and 33% second-fill French oak.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Dry-aged strip steak
Polished tannins and a Cabernet-driven structure can handle a deeply seared steak without obscuring the wine's graphite detail.
Rosemary lamb rack
Lamb has enough savory richness for the wine's concentration, while rosemary suits its crushed-rock and pencil tones.
Porcini beef stew
Earthy porcini work with graphite and dark fruit while slow-braised beef tempers the wine's build.
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Frequently Asked
What is Kapcsàndy Grand Vin 2017?
It is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from State Lane Vineyard in Yountville.
What does the 2017 taste like?
The producer's page records blackcurrant, graphite, crushed rock, lead pencil, polished tannin, and a long finish.
How was the 2017 aged?
It spent 20 months in 67% new French oak and 33% second-fill French oak.
When should Kapcsàndy Grand Vin 2017 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2060. Within that arc, the peak window is 2030-2048. 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.