Oakville
2021 Nickel & Nickel Air Show Vineyard Cabernet, Oakville
Named for the aerial artistry of the valley’s blackbirds, Air Show Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon offers depth and layering typical of Oakville. The 2021 vintage leads with vibrant aromas of raspberry and cherry, complemented by subtle hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. On the palate, juicy red fruit flavors are supported by notes of toasted oak and baking spices. The palate is textured with well-developed tannins that carry it to a long mineral-driven finish.
Oakville
2021 Nickel & Nickel Air Show Vineyard Cabernet, Oakville
Oakville
2021 Nickel & Nickel Air Show Vineyard Cabernet, Oakville
Named for the aerial artistry of the valley’s blackbirds, Air Show Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon offers depth and layering typical of Oakville. The 2021 vintage leads with vibrant aromas of raspberry and cherry, complemented by subtle hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. On the palate, juicy red fruit flavors are supported by notes of toasted oak and baking spices. The palate is textured with well-developed tannins that carry it to a long mineral-driven finish.
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The Details
Varietal
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging
16 months in French oak barrels (55% new, 45% once-used)
Skin Contact
21 days
Harvest Dates
October 2 - 15, 2021
Release Date
Fall 2023
Winemaker
Joe Harden
The 2021 drought and mild summer led to small, flavorful grapes, and high-quality wine.
The 2021 growing season began under drought conditions with little winter rain. A dry spring and windy May led to early budbreak and bloom. Mild summer months with few heat spikes allowed slow ripening, resulting in small but intensely flavored grapes. As harvest approached, the quality remained excellent, with vineyard flavor intensity carrying through to the winery. This outstanding season yielded high-quality, flavorful grapes, marking 2021 as a remarkable year for the vineyards.
Club Cabernet
Far Niente’s Club Cabernet wine club was created for lovers of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Capturing a sense of place in Napa Valley’s famed Oakville.
Oakville is prized for its gravelly, volcanic soils, and enjoys the warmth of mountain-hugged valley and the cooling influence of the bay. These conditions combine to create Cabernet Sauvignons with elegant fruit flavors and supple tannins.
Harvested from Air Show Vineyard
Named for the aerial artistry of the valley’s blackbirds, Air Show Vineyard is planted in gravelly, well-drained soils in the heart of Oakville along the crossroad. This Cabernet offers depth and layering typical of the region, with supple tannins that are a signature of the vineyard site.
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