Nickel & Nickel Suscol Ranch Vineyard Merlot 2005

Suscol Merlot is a captivating wine with flavors of dark plum and wild berry enhanced by underlying layers of earth and sweet oak. The unique character of this vineyard includes a suppleness on the palate that few Merlots can offer. From year to year, its distinctiveness lies in the lush, ... more

Nickel & Nickel Truchard Vineyard Chardonnay 2007

The 2007 Truchard Chardonnay has a bit more body and length than its predecessor. A medley of mixed fruits including peach, apple, and tropical notes are ever present in the glass. The vanilla and cedar from the French oak combine with the minerality, filling out the middle palate and creating ... more

Nickel & Nickel Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Tench Vineyard produces a wine that is beautifully balanced and alluring. Opulent flavors of blueberry and raspberry offer a juiciness which is fat and round on the palate. The toasty oak and vanillin add complexity to this wine while retaining the elegance and charm that we expect. Round and approachable, ... more

Nickel & Nickel Suscol Ranch Vineyard Merlot 2006

Red and black fruit flavors offer a briary note to the aromas, while the dark plum and wild berry are present in the glass. Layer upon layer of dust, earth, herb, and cedar intermix with the fruit, creating a complex medley of flavor. The unique character of this vineyard imparts ... more

Nickel & Nickel Branding Iron Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

The 2006 Branding Iron Cabernet offers a beautiful texture and fruit with sweet impressions. Typical flavors of blackberry and cranberry shine through, while layers of earth, vanilla and oak warm the palate. This wine is quite integrated with a supple, velvety core. It is soft and approachable now but has ... more

Nickel & Nickel Dyer Vineyard Syrah 2006

The flavors of the 2006 Dyer Syrah focus on red and black fruits of raspberry and boysenberry, combined with a nice meatiness that is characteristic of the varietal. Dark chocolate and spice blend with the fruit to add layers of sweetness. This wine is very polished, probably due to the ... more

Nickel & Nickel Dragonfly Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Abundant aromas of red and black fruits are prominent on the nose. Perfumed strawberry and wild berries fill the glass and are complemented by sweet vanilla and cedar. The most compelling element of this wine is the silky texture that progresses velvety and rich across the palate. Slightly softer in ... more

Nickel & Nickel Searby Vineyard Chardonnay 2007

Aromatics from the 2007 Searby Chardonnay jump from the glass with honeysuckle and citrus notes that bring the wine to life. The Muscat and passion fruit flavors, which are the signature of this clone, blend nicely with the lemon-lime acidity. The combination of fruit and acidity are quite refreshing and, ... more

Nickel & Nickel Vogt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

This 2006 Vogt Cabernet Sauvignon was made in both open-and closed-top tanks, which produced a wine with great concentration. The dark fruit flavors of berry and cassis are intensified by some natural floral and spice nuances. The palate is rich and coating with an intensity that comes from low-production, hillside ... more

Nickel & Nickel C.C. Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

C.C. Ranch Cabernet offers a unique combination of floral and fruit, sweet flavors of black cherry and white blossoms, mixed with layers of earth and tar. The distinctive “Rutherford Dust” character, combined with the spice and toast from the oak, offers a wonderful complement to the floral fruit. The full, ... more

Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

The wine has an ultra-ripe fruit expression, similar to other classic Oakville Cabernets. The signature of this vineyard remains constant, with cherry and black cherry fruits layered with sweet herb, spice and cedar from the oak. Rich and coating, the mouthfeel of the 2006 is similar to the 2005 vintage. ... more

Nickel & Nickel Copper Streak Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

The 2006 Copper Streak is an incredibly rich wine. Berry and currant present on the palate with an underlying sweetness from earth, herb and black tea. The texture of this wine expands on the palate as the soft, yet opulent, tannins melt into a long, lingering finish. This is a ... more