Tasting Notes

V97

The 2014 Rapszodia, Kapcsándy's Cabernet Franc/Merlot blend, is once again utterly compelling. Cabernet Franc aromatics soar from the glass as this majestic, stunningly beautiful wine shows off its pedigree. Vivid, nuanced and finely sculpted, the 2014 hits all the right notes as the flavors and textures build into the huge, enveloping finish. This is the most impressive showing yet from the 2014. Here, too, interplay of richness and energy makes for a captivating wine. Rating: 97(+) Points.

WA95

The 2014 Rapszodia Proprietary Red is a completely different blend than the 2015, although Cabernet Franc still dominates at 65%, with the balance Merlot. Production was essentially the same as 2015 for this wine because of the Merlot component. A gorgeous nose of forest floor, dark, ripe raspberries and blueberries with white flowers jump from the glass of this wine, which is essentially a Napa version of a great Cheval Blanc from the Bordeaux St.-Emilion appellation. The wine was aged in 85% new French oak and shows terrific texture, a pristine, pure flavor profile and a long finish with no hard edges. It should drink well for 15-20 years.

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