Nickel & Nickel, St. Helena (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

  Nickel & Nickel’s Hayne Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a remarkably complex red that exhibits both red- and black-fruit characteristics. On the nose there is a touch of violet, with a hint of cedar and graphite. The palate is richly layered and packed with dense, ripe fruit. The impressive finish is long and shows notes of oak vanillin and wood spice, with a bit of grip at the very end. The tannins are nicely integrated and the wine’s overall balance is exquisite. Drink now or hold in a proper cellar for up to 15 years.