2023 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon, John C. Sullenger Vineyard, Oakville - 750ML

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The 2023 Napa Valley vintage is shaping up as a more classical, extended growing season, favoring aromatic precision, balanced ripeness, and refined tannin development.

Sourced from the John C. Sullenger Vineyard in Oakville, this bottling reflects one of the appellation’s most esteemed terroirs—delivering a poised, structured expression of Cabernet Sauvignon with both power and finesse. Nickel & Nickel’s single-vineyard philosophy allows the site’s gravelly soils and balanced exposure to translate into a wine of clarity, depth, and polish.

Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes: Aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum are layered with violet, cedar, and subtle baking spice. The palate is focused and finely detailed, with ripe dark fruit supported by sleek tannins, notes of graphite, cocoa, and a touch of savory earth, leading into a persistent, well-defined finish.
Structure: Elegant and structured with fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity
Drink Window: 2027–2045

Decanting:
Decant for 1–2 hours in its youth to allow the wine’s aromatics and structure to fully evolve.