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Wine Spectator
A first look at our editors’ most exciting new wines
Vol. 4, No. 16 | April 23, 2008
Insider
Marvin R. Shanken Editor and Publisher

California

Kapcsándy Family
Estate Cuvée State Lane Vineyard Napa Valley 2005
91 points | $105 | 740 cases made | Red
Tightly wound, yet weaves together a complex maze of dried currant, savory herb, cedar, spice and loamy earth flavors that are intense, focused, young and compact. Needs time. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2010 through 2016.—J.L.

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James Laube Senior editor, Napa
Joined Wine Spectator in 1983. Tasting beat: California
Kim Marcus Managing editor, New York
Joined Wine Spectator in 1988. Tasting beat: Austria, Greece, Portugal, southern France
Thomas Matthews Executive editor, New York
Joined Wine Spectator in 1988. Tasting beat: New York, Spain
ames Molesworth Senior editor, New York
Joined Wine Spectator in 1997. Tasting beat: Argentina, Chile, Loire Valley, Rhône Valley, South Africa
Bruce Sanderson Tasting director, New York
Joined Wine Spectator in 1993. Tasting beat: Alsace, Burgundy, Champagne, Germany
Harvey Steiman Editor at large, San Francisco
Joined Wine Spectator in 1983. Tasting beat: Australia, New Zealand, Oregon, Washington
ames Suckling European bureau chief, Italy
Joined Wine Spectator in 1981. Tasting beat: Bordeaux, Italy, Port
Tasting staff:Jo Cooke (Veneto), Tim Fish (California),Alison Napjus (Alsace), Daniel Sogg (New Zealand),MaryAnn Worobiec (California)
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Wine Spectator’s 100-Point Scale
95–100 Classic
90–94 Outstanding
85–89 Very good
80–84 Good
75–79 Mediocre