This is the project launched nearly ten years ago by Jeremy Nickel, son of the late Gil Nickel, who founded Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel and Dolce. Jeremy has access to some beautiful vineyards in the heart of Napa and is determined to aim for the same high quality his father achieved over a long career in the wine business. This could well be the best vintage yet. The 2012 offers rich layers of cassis and blackberry fruit, a whiff of cedar, and beautiful texture and length on the palate. The balance between power and elegance sets this Cabernet apart from previous vintages.
The Vineyard House, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
By Robert Whitley