Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the winery's home vineyard in Oakville, Napa Valley, bottled at 14.6% ABV.
It was aged in French oak, 55% new.
Red fruit aromas lead to dried violets, dark chocolate and boysenberry, with red plum, raspberry, subtle spice and earthy notes.
On the palate come sleek tannins, roasted coffee, black cherry and cherry pith.
The John C. Sullenger Vineyard surrounds the Nickel & Nickel estate and is named for the Oakville pioneer who built its historic farmhouse. The 2021 earned 97 points from Wine Enthusiast and 95 from Jeb Dunnuck, a standout vintage from one of Oakville's finest sites.
Good wine rewards a little care in serving. Whites and rosés show best chilled to around 45 to 50°F, while reds are at their most expressive slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F. Opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes, or pouring it into a decanter, helps the aromas open up.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Red fruit, dried violets, red plum and raspberry.
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Palate: Boysenberry, dark chocolate, roasted coffee and black cherry on sleek tannins.
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Finish: Long, with subtle spice and earth.
Specifications
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Producer: Nickel & Nickel, Oakville, Napa Valley
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Vintage: 2021
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Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Vineyard: John C. Sullenger, Oakville
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Ageing: French oak, 55% new
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ABV: 14.6%
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Origin: California, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Decant for an hour and serve at 16 to 18°C in Bordeaux glasses. Pair it with prime rib, lamb, duck and aged Gouda. Store the bottle on its side in a cool, dark place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grape is it?
100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Where is the vineyard?
The John C. Sullenger Vineyard surrounds the Nickel & Nickel estate in Oakville.
How was it rated?
97 points from Wine Enthusiast and 95 from Jeb Dunnuck.
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