2022 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon, De Carle Vineyard, Rutherford - 750ML

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The 2022 Napa Valley vintage was marked by a warm growing season culminating in a late heat event, resulting in wines of concentration and ripe tannin, particularly in well-managed vineyard sites like Rutherford.

Sourced from the De Carle Vineyard in the heart of Rutherford, this single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the appellation’s hallmark “Rutherford dust” character—an interplay of fine tannin, dark fruit, and subtle earthiness. Nickel & Nickel’s focused, site-driven approach highlights the vineyard’s gravelly loam soils, delivering a wine that balances richness with structure in a distinctly classic Napa style.

Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes: Aromas of ripe blackberry, black cherry, and cassis are layered with notes of tobacco leaf, cocoa powder, and warm baking spice. The palate is generous yet composed, showing plush dark fruit framed by polished tannins, with hints of graphite and earthy minerality emerging through a long, refined finish.
Structure: Full-bodied and structured with polished tannins and balanced acidity
Drink Window: 2026–2042

Decanting:
Decant for 1–2 hours in its youth to allow the wine to open and integrate its structure.