Nickel & Nickel, Yountville (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Nickel & Nickel’s State Ranch Cabernet is young and somewhat closed at this stage, but the underlying evidence suggests this is another in what is becoming an almost monotonous parade of spectacular single-vineyard Cabernets from N&N. The fruit is dense and ripe, showing aromas of cassis, blackberry and plum, with a hint of cedar, firm tannins and exceptional depth and palate weight. This wine holds almost limitless potential going forward and is a candidate for cellaring up to 20 years.