Nickel & Nickel C.C. Ranch Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

$99.99

95+ Points Parker                                                  Nickel and Nickel Winery is all about single varietal, single vineyard wines and the 2017 C. C. Ranch is a beautiful Cabernet from Rutherford 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 96 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon C.C. Ranch is a classic Rutherford Cabernet with knock-out aromatics, deep fruit and fabulous balance. Cedar, tobacco, menthol, red cherry, chocolate and espresso are all finely knit in a wine that balances elegance with power to grand effect. Even with all of its intensity, the 2017 remains vibrant, fresh and full of energy." 94 Points Wine Enthusiast: "This is a savory, textured wine from a ranch off the Silverado Trail in the heart of the appellation. It sings in cedar, dried herb and sage, with an inviting, earthy nose. The grippy palate develops to show smooth integration of tannin and oak, with a lasting note of tobacco leaf on the finish." C.C. Ranch is planted in Rutherford, along the slope of a knoll west of the Silverado Trail. The vineyard grows classic Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon on well-drained, gravelly loam soil and receives a variety of exposures, depending on the block and location. The vines are well balanced and the canopy is opened up to give good light exposure. Nickel & Nickel produces wine from 15 select acres of this 115-acre vineyard.                   

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Ratings on Delectable

Nathan Renfro

Bright red cherry, raspberry. Dried herbs, sage, tobacco. Really fruit forward but with a bit of minerality in the mid palate and finish. A good wine drinking pretty well now.

Bright red cherry, raspberry. Dried herbs, sage, tobacco. Really fruit forward but with a bit of minerality in the mid palate and finish. A good wine drinking pretty well now.

9.2

Nathan Renfro

Black cherry, dark chocolate, cloves, oak, the Rutherford dust. Smooth tannins. Solid backbone. Earthy. Needs some time to open up, but drinking well now.

Black cherry, dark chocolate, cloves, oak, the Rutherford dust. Smooth tannins. Solid backbone. Earthy. Needs some time to open up, but drinking well now.

9.2

Ed Kammeyer

One of my favorites from the Far Niente Family!

One of my favorites from the Far Niente Family!

9.5

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