Rutherford
2018 Nickel & Nickel Quicksilver Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford
Graceful aromas of mixed red berry, violet and green tea envelop the senses before opening onto the most round, inviting palate. Lush raspberry flavors are lifted by vibrant acidity and restrained, refined oak. Tannins are supple, allowing ripe berry flavors along with soft floral and dust accents to shine all the way through to the lingering finish.
Rutherford
2018 Nickel & Nickel Quicksilver Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford
Rutherford
2018 Nickel & Nickel Quicksilver Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford
Graceful aromas of mixed red berry, violet and green tea envelop the senses before opening onto the most round, inviting palate. Lush raspberry flavors are lifted by vibrant acidity and restrained, refined oak. Tannins are supple, allowing ripe berry flavors along with soft floral and dust accents to shine all the way through to the lingering finish.
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The Details
Varietal
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging
18 months in French oak barrels (47% new, 53% once-used)
Skin Contact
16 Days
Harvest Dates
October 25–November 1, 2018
Release Date
September 2020
Winemaker
Joe Harden
Near-perfect weather in 2018 led to extended hang time and optimal harvest.
Near-perfect weather conditions and timing, from budbreak to harvest, made 2018 a Goldilocks vintage. The season started in February with a mild spring, resulting in extended flowering and balanced clusters. Consistent summer temperatures allowed for leisurely, extended hang time, ensuring each cluster achieved perfect phenolic maturity. With no need to rush, we harvested the fruit at just-right ripeness over two weeks. This ideal scenario allowed us to pick each block at its optimal point, enhancing the vintage's quality.
Club Cabernet
Far Niente’s Club Cabernet wine club was created for lovers of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Capturing the elegance of Napa Valley’s historic Rutherford.
Rutherford, blessed with deep, gravelly soils and a mountain face that shades its western reaches from the setting sun, enjoys copious amounts of sunshine, which shapes the bright fruit, silky texture and smooth tannins in Rutherford wines.
Harvested from Quicksilver Vineyard
The Quicksilver Vineyard lies on the western Rutherford bench in the acclaimed area on Bella Oaks Lane. The soils are predominantly well-drained loams that produce vines of moderate size. These older vines were planted to the California sprawl system, with wider spacing and a divided canopy, giving excellent exposure to the fruit. Minimal irrigation is needed to obtain maximum fruit potential.
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