Haelee Kim

9.0

Another Costco one. It’s good, I would get again. — a month ago

Judy Miko

9.1

Very light, smooth — 7 months ago

with Lauren

Chance Miller

8.9

Left by guest, thank you! — 10 months ago

Katie

9.0

Almost has a cedar smell. Jasmin aroma, good mouth feel. Nice wine — 3 years ago

Leo Gentile

9.1

Drinking last third of bottle opened 4 days ago. Slightly brick red but crystal clear. Tar and@leather@on the nose Bright cherry raspberry. Deliciously long finish. Drink now@or hold a couple more years. — 4 years ago

Natalie Abinante

9.1

Does not taste like a Pinot. But it is delicious. Hefty, but not tannic or spicy. Dark berry flavor, but not super earthy — 5 years ago

Ben Slade

8.9

Super versatile Pinot! Nice acidity, very balanced. Great table wine — 6 years ago

Steve Mitchell

9.3

The 2023 is a ruby red, full bodied Pinot with a smooth silky finish. Paired with a salad and grilled salmon. — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Nickel & Nickel – Vaca Vista Vineyard – Cab Sauv– 2022
Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California 🇺🇸

Overview
A single-vineyard Napa Cabernet sourced from the cool and elegant Oak Knoll District. Fermented and aged with the classic Nickel & Nickel precision, this expression favors balance, red-to-dark fruit purity, and structure over sheer power. A modern Napa style that emphasizes approachability without sacrificing depth.

Aromas & Flavors
Black cherry, cassis, plum, and violet, with cedar, vanilla, graphite, and a touch of baking spice. Subtle oak integration allows the fruit and minerality to shine.

Mouthfeel
Medium-plus in body, polished, and cohesive. Fresh acidity, supple tannins, and a graceful arc from entry to finish. Not a bruiser — a refined, cooler-climate profile that stays lively and lifted.

Food Pairings
Flat iron steak, short ribs, mushroom risotto, grilled lamb chops, herb-crusted pork tenderloin, or aged cheeses.

Verdict
A beautifully balanced, site-driven Napa Cabernet that delivers both sophistication and drinkability. Finessed rather than forceful, and a strong example of why Oak Knoll continues to be one of Napa’s most exciting AVAs for Cabernet.

Did You Know?
Nickel & Nickel was founded by the Far Niente family with a mission to produce 100% varietal, single-vineyard wines, showcasing Napa’s terroir with clarity. Oak Knoll is one of Napa Valley’s coolest sub-AVAs, producing elegant, aromatic reds with natural acidity and restraint.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
Oak Knoll being a single-vineyard expression from this sub-AVA makes it one of the easiest, most easygoing Cabernets from the Napa floor, and I always like to have it as an opener when pouring more intense Napa reds. A perfect warm-up that sets the stage beautifully. — 8 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Pretty deep , almost opaque , thin rim . Quite wild , dried herbs , touch of rounded red fruits . More fruit on the palate , quite ripe red fruits , quite soft but fine , nice balanced acidity . Slightly warm. Quite good length though quite dry finish . Nice now , wouldn’t want to leave this too much longer however . — 4 years ago

Michael Chelus

9.1

Cherry, raspberry, currant, blackberry, loganberry and oak. Full-bodied and velvety tannins. — 4 years ago

Kristina A.

9.2

2019 Zucardi Q Malbec at Corked on 11/17/2021 w/Tricia, too — 5 years ago

with Teresa and Lisa

Chris Reilly

9.1

Really lovely. Fallon visit sumer 2020. — 6 years ago

Erik Longabardi

9.4

Linda Lista Chard. Genius — 4 months ago

Peter Manchester

9.2

Very smooth.
Buttery, begging for a bite of steak. Lighter on the tannins than many Malbecs, slight acidity softens it and masks the high proof. — 6 months ago

Brian S

9.4

Delicious!!! — 8 months ago

Taavi Davies

9.0

Excellent — 2 years ago

Jim

9.3

Costco $14.99, nice. Buymore — 4 years ago

Valeria Tascon

9.0

Fresh , fruity , smooth , delish !! — 4 years ago

Ted Grigsby

9.1

Excellent. Big wine, balanced and flavorful — 5 years ago

with Kristin