Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (750 ml)

Tasting Notes For Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 - State Ranch

Nickel & Nickel's State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a wine that truly embodies the rich, complex flavors that Napa Valley is known for. The wine is made from grapes sourced from the 11-acre vineyard in Yountville, which is renowned for its rocky, loam soil and moderate-sized vines. The wine has a deep, dark color, and on the nose, you'll notice aromas of blackberry, cassis, and dark chocolate. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, with flavors of black cherry, plum, and vanilla. The tannins are firm but well-integrated, leading to a long, lingering finish.

State Ranch is located northeast of the town of Yountville. The 23-acre vineyard is divided into two parcels by State Lane Road and consists of both older and younger vines. Many excellent wines are produced from this area, in part due to the rocky, loam soil which has excellent drainage throughout the year. The vines, as well as the clusters, are moderate in size and the vineyard gets full sun throughout the day. As the young vines mature, we will be harvesting many different clones to make the final wine. Nickel & Nickel selects fruit from 11 acres of the vineyard.

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