Nickel & Nickel Rock Cairn Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

 
Nickel & Nickel Rock Cairn Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
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Category: Red Wine
Varietal:Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: California » Napa Valley » Oakville
Producer: Nickel & Nickel
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Nickel & Nickel

The 2008 Rock Cairn Cabernet Sauvignon continues to display the black cherry flavors with briary and black tea notes that have always defined the distinctive character of this vineyard. The toasty French oak adds spice, while the firm, yet supple, tannins of the vintage give depth and richness. This wine can be enjoyed now but will continue to evolve with cellaring into a classic Bordeaux-style wine.

Wine Advocate

The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Rock Cairn Vineyard impresses for its plush, dark fruit and open, inviting personality. The balance of fruit and tannins is exceptional here, and renders the wine immensely pleasing, even at this early stage. A voluptuous, sexy finish rounds things out in style. The Rock Cairn is one of the more feminine, graceful wines in this line up of rich Cabernets. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024.

Score: 93. —Antonio Galloni, December 2011.

Wine Enthusiast

Classic Nickel & Nickel Cabernet, bone dry and super tannic. Hits the mouth hard with astringency that effectively masks the ripe blackberry fruit. Half new oak adds a toasty richness, but also some hard wood tannins. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, it really needs cellaring. Try after 2015. Cellar Selection.

Score: 92. —Steve Heimoff, November 01, 2011.

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