Nickel & Nickel
John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
93 that leans into 94 and will see another point or two with 10 years in bottle.
Sofia and I used to go to their futures luncheon for many years. This vineyard consistently yields fruit that makes one of their best Cabernet’s.
It’s lush as it enters and falls onto dry, meaty tannins. Blackberries, creamy black raspberries, black plum with skin, dark cherries & purple fruits. Dry crushed rocks, dry top soil, limestone & volcanic minerals, moist clay, dry tobacco, new, raw leather, still very woody, mixed mid & dark berry cola, plenty of baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & vanilla, dark spices with some heat, some dry herbs, dark melted, chocolate, cocoa powder, caramel notes, bright, fresh & candied florals that are dark, red, blue and framed in violets & lavender, ver nice round acidity with a highly structured, tensioned, well balanced and polished finish that lasts 90 seconds but still lands squarely on wood.
93 that leans into 94 and will see another point or two with 10 years in bottle.
Sofia and I used to go to their futures luncheon for many years. This vineyard consistently yields fruit that makes one of their best Cabernet’s.
It’s lush as it enters and falls onto dry, meaty tannins. Blackberries, creamy black raspberries, black plum with skin, dark cherries & purple fruits. Dry crushed rocks, dry top soil, limestone & volcanic minerals, moist clay, dry tobacco, new, raw leather, still very woody, mixed mid & dark berry cola, plenty of baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & vanilla, dark spices with some heat, some dry herbs, dark melted, chocolate, cocoa powder, caramel notes, bright, fresh & candied florals that are dark, red, blue and framed in violets & lavender, ver nice round acidity with a highly structured, tensioned, well balanced and polished finish that lasts 90 seconds but still lands squarely on wood.
Fruity and bold. But slightly acidic on the tongue
Fruity and bold. But slightly acidic on the tongue
Sep 21st, 2024Dark ruby hue. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, blueberry, cassis, licorice, and tar. Medium-plus body, with plus tannins and plus acidity. Wonderful bouquet. Lovely finish. Lovely wine.
Dark ruby hue. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, blueberry, cassis, licorice, and tar. Medium-plus body, with plus tannins and plus acidity. Wonderful bouquet. Lovely finish. Lovely wine.
Mar 9th, 2024
Rich, deep and full of the fruit we love. Love it. Winner
Rich, deep and full of the fruit we love. Love it. Winner
Oct 30th, 2023