Wine detail

Kapcsandy Family Winery

State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve

State Lane Vineyard, Yountville

2017

Vintage

Varietal

Merlot

Peak 2027-2038

Where it is, September 2026

Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.

This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2038.

The 17 State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve.

Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2017 is a Merlot from Yountville, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2023-2042Peak window 2027-2038

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2017 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2017 vintage

Kapcsandy Family Winery's 2017 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.

From the cellar: pair with

Duck breast with cherry reduction

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

Roasted leg of lamb

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Mushroom and truffle risotto

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 2017?

Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2017 is a Merlot from Yountville, United States.

What does Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2017 taste like?

Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2017 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2017 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2042. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2038. 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 2017?

Pair this wine with Duck breast with cherry reduction; Roasted leg of lamb; or Mushroom and truffle risotto.