Nickel & Nickel
John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Big and jammy. Blackberries, boysenberries, blueberries, mid tannic, dry black earth, purple florals. Finishes with a slight dark cherry liqueur. One of the top 3 2015's presented.
Big and jammy. Blackberries, boysenberries, blueberries, mid tannic, dry black earth, purple florals. Finishes with a slight dark cherry liqueur. One of the top 3 2015's presented.
1 person found it helpfulMay 9th, 2016Was awesome with buffalo steak and shrimp for valentines
Was awesome with buffalo steak and shrimp for valentines
1 person found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2016Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, cherry, blueberry, strawberry and florals. On the palate, cherry, cassis and plum, giving way to chocolate, vanilla and a long finish of oak and tea with strong tannins. 2012 vintage.
Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, cherry, blueberry, strawberry and florals. On the palate, cherry, cassis and plum, giving way to chocolate, vanilla and a long finish of oak and tea with strong tannins. 2012 vintage.
1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2016Wow. Nickel & Nickel at its finest. So much going on in this wine. Vanilla and blackberry and a whole bouquet of flowers. There is so much here that I could fill a page worth of descriptors. It's even approachable right now. Ok I'll stop talking and pour another glass
Wow. Nickel & Nickel at its finest. So much going on in this wine. Vanilla and blackberry and a whole bouquet of flowers. There is so much here that I could fill a page worth of descriptors. It's even approachable right now. Ok I'll stop talking and pour another glass
1 person found it helpfulNov 18th, 2015Good stuff. But the silver oak was better that night.
Good stuff. But the silver oak was better that night.
1 person found it helpfulOct 16th, 201512' It's not ready for prime time. Popping this at a restaurant was a mistake... without a proper decanting. Not overly impressed.
12' It's not ready for prime time. Popping this at a restaurant was a mistake... without a proper decanting. Not overly impressed.
1 person found it helpfulOct 11th, 2015A very good 2012. This wine showcases Oakville fruit very well. Blackberry, plum jamminess notes upfront finishing with oakville dust and tobacco. Medium bodied wine with rounded smooth tannins and a hint of acidity. Easy wine to drink with Pizza.
A very good 2012. This wine showcases Oakville fruit very well. Blackberry, plum jamminess notes upfront finishing with oakville dust and tobacco. Medium bodied wine with rounded smooth tannins and a hint of acidity. Easy wine to drink with Pizza.
1 person found it helpfulSep 25th, 2015