Wine detail

Kapcsandy Family Winery

State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve

Yountville

2016

Vintage

Varietal

Merlot

Peak 2023-2039

Where it is, November 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2039), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2039, with a drinking horizon to 2047.

The ‘16 State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve.

Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2016 is a Merlot from Yountville, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2021-2047Peak window 2023-2039

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2016 vintage

Kapcsandy Family Winery's 2016 State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve is a Merlot from Yountville, United States.

About Kapcsandy Family Winery

Kapcsandy Family Winery's State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve is a Merlot from Yountville, United States.

Pairing suggestions

Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.

Grilled ribeye with black pepper

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Rosemary lamb chops

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Braised short ribs with porcini

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2016?

Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2016 is a Merlot from Yountville, United States.

What does Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2016 taste like?

Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2016 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2047. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2039. 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 Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2016?

Pair this wine with Grilled ribeye with black pepper; Rosemary lamb chops; or Braised short ribs with porcini.