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Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Nickel and Nickel Winery is all about single varietal, single vineyard wines and the 2012 Sullenger Vineyard is a beautiful Cabernet from the folks at Far Niente. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The home vineyard of Nickel & Nickel, Sullenger Vineyard is situated behind the winery in the heart of Oakville and just next to Opus One! It is named for John C. Sullenger, who settled the farmstead in the 1880’s. The vineyard’s 30 acres of clay loam soil are planted exclusively to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Ratings on Delectable
David T 
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Big and jammy. Blackberries, boysenberries, blueberries, mid tannic, dry black earth, purple florals. Finishes with a slight dark cherry liqueur. One of the top 3 2015's presented.
Big and jammy. Blackberries, boysenberries, blueberries, mid tannic, dry black earth, purple florals. Finishes with a slight dark cherry liqueur. One of the top 3 2015's presented.
9.4
Jeff Clement
Was awesome with buffalo steak and shrimp for valentines
Was awesome with buffalo steak and shrimp for valentines
9.4John W
Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, cherry, blueberry, strawberry and florals. On the palate, cherry, cassis and plum, giving way to chocolate, vanilla and a long finish of oak and tea with strong tannins. 2012 vintage.
Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, cherry, blueberry, strawberry and florals. On the palate, cherry, cassis and plum, giving way to chocolate, vanilla and a long finish of oak and tea with strong tannins. 2012 vintage.
9.0Oscar Rosales
Great cab!!!
Great cab!!!
9.0
Jerry Lai
Smooth with bold flavor
Smooth with bold flavor
9.4
Ryan Carey
Founder Wine Confidential
Wow. Nickel & Nickel at its finest. So much going on in this wine. Vanilla and blackberry and a whole bouquet of flowers. There is so much here that I could fill a page worth of descriptors. It's even approachable right now. Ok I'll stop talking and pour another glass
Wow. Nickel & Nickel at its finest. So much going on in this wine. Vanilla and blackberry and a whole bouquet of flowers. There is so much here that I could fill a page worth of descriptors. It's even approachable right now. Ok I'll stop talking and pour another glass
9.5Louis Abate
Good stuff. But the silver oak was better that night.
Good stuff. But the silver oak was better that night.
8.5
David L
12' It's not ready for prime time. Popping this at a restaurant was a mistake... without a proper decanting. Not overly impressed.
12' It's not ready for prime time. Popping this at a restaurant was a mistake... without a proper decanting. Not overly impressed.
8.7
Shil Kothari
A very good 2012. This wine showcases Oakville fruit very well. Blackberry, plum jamminess notes upfront finishing with oakville dust and tobacco. Medium bodied wine with rounded smooth tannins and a hint of acidity. Easy wine to drink with Pizza.
A very good 2012. This wine showcases Oakville fruit very well. Blackberry, plum jamminess notes upfront finishing with oakville dust and tobacco. Medium bodied wine with rounded smooth tannins and a hint of acidity. Easy wine to drink with Pizza.
9.1Adam Spain
Jammy. Reminds me of Caymus with a stronger punch of alcohol aftertaste. Solid wine.
Jammy. Reminds me of Caymus with a stronger punch of alcohol aftertaste. Solid wine.
9.1
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