Oak Knoll District · Cabernet Sauvignon

2022 NICKEL & NICKEL VACA VISTA VINEYARD OAK KNOLL DISTRICT CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Name: 2022 NICKEL & NICKEL VACA VISTA VINEYARD OAK KNOLL DISTRICT CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Brand: Nickel & Nickel
SKU: 280542
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Product Details

VarietalCabernet Sauvignon

RegionOak Knoll District

ProducerNickel & Nickel

Vintage2022

Size750ML

ABV14.8%

WinemakerJoe Harden

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Professional Ratings

97

Professional Review

“This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 20 months in 55% new French oak. The Vaca Vista Vineyard, a roughly 16ha site in the Oak Knoll District, provides fruit from two distinct clones—Clone 7 and Clone 685, an ENTAV clone. Winemaker Joe Harden highlights their contrasting characteristics: Clone 7 produces higher yields with larger clusters and berries, while Clone 685 delivers smaller, tightly packed clusters with lower yields, bringing focus, structure, and concentration. The clones are fermented separately, undergo malolactic fermentation in barrel, and are blended after the first racking to finish ageing together. The wine opens with a bright peppery character, complemented by dried bay leaf, dark cacao, and currant fruit. Medium to full-bodied, it showcases extremely polished, fine-grained tannins with a pixelated texture. Perfectly ripe, it boasts exceptional intensity and a remarkable freshness that transcends the warmth of the vintage. The extraordinary layered complexity and vibrant energy make this an exceptional expression of Oak Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon.”

97

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“This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 20 months in 55% new French oak. The Vaca Vista Vineyard, a roughly 16ha site in the Oak Knoll District, provides fruit from two distinct clones—Clone 7 and Clone 685, an ENTAV clone. Winemaker Joe Harden highlights their contrasting characteristics: Clone 7 produces higher yields with larger clusters and berries, while Clone 685 delivers smaller, tightly packed clusters with lower yields, bringing focus, structure, and concentration. The clones are fermented separately, undergo malolactic fermentation in barrel, and are blended after the first racking to finish ageing together. The wine opens with a bright peppery character, complemented by dried bay leaf, dark cacao, and currant fruit. Medium to full-bodied, it showcases extremely polished, fine-grained tannins with a pixelated texture. Perfectly ripe, it boasts exceptional intensity and a remarkable freshness that transcends the warmth of the vintage. The extraordinary layered complexity and vibrant energy make this an exceptional expression of Oak Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon.”

About This Wine

More about the 2022 NICKEL & NICKEL VACA VISTA VINEYARD OAK KNOLL DISTRICT CABERNET SAUVIGNON: Nickel & Nickel's 2022 Vaca Vista Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a vivid expression of its terroir: powerful yet poised, rich yet restrained, with a structure as finely tailored as a bespoke suit. Hailing from the gravelly soils of Napa Valley's Oak Knoll district, this wine exudes confidence and grace, offering immediate gratification while promising even greater complexity with age. Situated on the valley floor of Oak Knoll, the vineyard benefits from deep, gravelly soils and the cooling breezes from the nearby Vaca Mountains, creating an ideal environment for Cabernet Sauvignon. In this setting, ripeness and refinement are perfectly balanced. The 2022 vintage, blessed with a long, even growing season, allows the fruit to fully realize its potential. After aging for 20 months in French oak, the wine reveals a sculpted finesse, with each layer of fruit and spice meticulously integrated. It is bold yet impeccably composed, delivering both power and polish in harmonious measure. Garnering a remarkable 97-point score, it is a treasure worthy of any cellar and a standout at any dining table—experience it for yourself.