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California's Surprising 2004 Cabernets: 20 to Watch
Exciting New Cabernet Labels
By MaryAnn Worobiec
From Wine Spectator magazine, November 15, 2007 issue

Nearly 100 new Cabernet bottlings have appeared in California over the past year-and most of them are from Napa Valley. The 20 producers profiled here stood out in recent tastings. They represent the efforts of a diverse group of winemakers: world-renowned vintners, hobbyists, landowners, a vineyard manager and a well-known wine retailer. Some own vineyards and/or a winery, some do not, but each has assembled a passionate and committed Cabernet team. And there's no sign of the boom of new producers slowing-there are dozens more new labels on the horizon, scheduled to release their first wines over the next couple years.

KAPCSÁNDY
This label arrives with an impressive pedigree. The Kapcsándy family purchased the State Lane Vineyard from Beringer in 2000, redeveloping it with help from superstar winemakers Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer. In 2005, winemaker Rob Lawson and Denis Malbec from Château Latour took the winemaking reins. Beginning with the 2005 vintage, three estate-grown reds will be released: the State Lane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, a Merlot-based red called Roberta's Reserve and the Cabernet blend Estate Cuvee.

Score        Wine                                                          Price                 Cases Made
  93           2004 State Lane Vineyard Napa Valley       $105                        900

 

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