94pts Wilfred Wong
The 2019 Nickel & Nickel Vaca Vista Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is packed and well-textured on the palate. This wine offers aromas and flavors of black fruit, licorice, and oak. Enjoy its richness with grilled lamb kebabs.
Winemaker Notes
The 2019 growing season began with late spring rains during flowering and fruit set. Cover crops between the vines flourished, putting rich nutrients into our soils. Our fruit set itself was lighter than usual, resulting in exceptional concentration and retention of flavor and aromas in our clusters. Mild fall temperatures allowed fruit to mature fully, without being overly tannic nor overly ripe. 2019 was an excellent vintage overall that will continue to impress wine lovers and collectors for years to come.
Our third vintage of Vaca Vista Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with expressive aromas of red currant, black cherry and tobacco leaf. On the palate, this is a classic Napa Cabernet with an herbal entry of sage and savory spices before migrating to a voluminous mix of red and dark fruit flavors. Soft and silky throughout the palate, this wine’s polished tannins and broad mouthfeel make this absolute elegance in a glass from start to finish.
With layers of ripe, juicy fruit and one of the sleekest finishes of the vintage, this crowd-pleasing Cabernet is ripe for the picking!
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon