Nickel & Nickel

Hayne Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.210 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

On the nose, mulberries, black currants, blackberries, blueberries, anise, dark earth violets and perfumed dark florals. Body is leaner than previous vintages I've had. Dusty medium tannins, blueberries, blackberries, mulberries, dark cherries, dark chocolate, mocha, gritty chalky minerals, light caramel & vanilla, Tannins get gluier with black currants & some tarry notes on the longer finish. Barrel tasted the 2016 vintage at the Nickel & Nickel Entrecôte. Photos of the environment they set up for their cellar tasting and the lunch served on the grounds afterwards.

On the nose, mulberries, black currants, blackberries, blueberries, anise, dark earth violets and perfumed dark florals. Body is leaner than previous vintages I've had. Dusty medium tannins, blueberries, blackberries, mulberries, dark cherries, dark chocolate, mocha, gritty chalky minerals, light caramel & vanilla, Tannins get gluier with black currants & some tarry notes on the longer finish. Barrel tasted the 2016 vintage at the Nickel & Nickel Entrecôte. Photos of the environment they set up for their cellar tasting and the lunch served on the grounds afterwards.

2 people found it helpfulMay 8th, 2017
Nathan Renfro

Has been and continues to be one of my favorite N&N vineyards. Big ripe black fruit, big juicy mouthfeel upfront. Nice plush tannins and a nice ripe fruit finish. Not complex but very enjoyable!

Has been and continues to be one of my favorite N&N vineyards. Big ripe black fruit, big juicy mouthfeel upfront. Nice plush tannins and a nice ripe fruit finish. Not complex but very enjoyable!

Jul 11th, 2023
Nathan Renfro

Nice floral aroma. Blue and black fruit big up front, with very nice structure and balance. A great smooth drinking wine. Very enjoyable.

Nice floral aroma. Blue and black fruit big up front, with very nice structure and balance. A great smooth drinking wine. Very enjoyable.

Jun 5th, 2022
Nathan Renfro

Nice solid Napa cab. Ripe but not jammy black fruit. Vanilla, earthy, pipe tobacco, plum, blackberry, currant, lavender. Nice structure. Lot of subtleties in this one. Drinking very well with short decant. Nice medium + finish.

Nice solid Napa cab. Ripe but not jammy black fruit. Vanilla, earthy, pipe tobacco, plum, blackberry, currant, lavender. Nice structure. Lot of subtleties in this one. Drinking very well with short decant. Nice medium + finish.

Dec 10th, 2021
Jeff Orlowski

Lovely full bodied, dry, and balanced Cab!

Lovely full bodied, dry, and balanced Cab!

Sep 21st, 2021
Gary Gauvin

Gift from Adam

Gift from Adam

Dec 25th, 2019
Jake Perez

Jake had this 3 years ago

Jake had this 3 years ago

Dec 24th, 2021
Kevin S

Kevin had this 4 years ago

Kevin had this 4 years ago

Dec 26th, 2020
Frederick Chockley

Frederick had this 4 years ago

Frederick had this 4 years ago

Nov 7th, 2020
Marshall

Marshall had this 4 years ago

Marshall had this 4 years ago

May 25th, 2020