Reviews & Ratings

2009 Nickel and Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon "State Ranch Vineyard"

Winery: Nickel and Nickel

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "State Ranch Vineyard"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Yountville

State or country: CA

Price: $100

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 92 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: October 16, 2012

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Cabernet opens with a mild leather and black currant bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, and savory. The flavor profile is a cedar infused red currant with notes of blueberry. It finishes is quite dry and its big tannins build up for quite a while and linger for some time. This impressive Cabernet would pair well with beef bourguignon. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2009 State Ranch shows an intriguing combination of fruit and spice. Cranberry and berry flavors intertwine with earth and cigar, and the toasty component from the oak complements the fruit and adds an intriguing layer. This vintage also has a rich structure, more typical of a hillside Cabernet. This intense expression will allow this wine to age beautifully.

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