Yountville
2022 Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville
Yountville
2022 Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville
- 93 pointsWine Enthusiast
- 98 pointsDecanter
Bold and powerful, the State Ranch Cabernet opens with aromas of wild berries, violets, and crushed stone. The palate features abundant blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry...
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The Details
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
Aging
18 months in French Oak (55% new, 45% once-used)
Skin Contact
20 days
Harvest Dates
September 12, 14 & 19, 2022
Release Date
Spring 2025
Winemaker
Joe Harden
Early budbreak and a mild summer yielding exceptional grape quality.
The beginning of the 2022 growing season was exceptionally mild, with budbreak kicking off in March. By May, the vines began to demonstrate strong shoot growth and average crop yields ahead of veraison in mid- July. While we welcomed a few heat spikes during the summer months, our proactive approach to vineyard management allowed us to not be negatively impacted and we maintained great quality through heat mitigation preparation, including the use of shade cloths and misting systems, among others. Mild to moderate temps in August created optimal conditions allowing for bright and focused flavors.
Nickel & Nickel Single Vineyard Club
Discover the diverse terroirs of Napa Valley through a collection of single-vineyard and single-varietal wines.
Where cool breezes shape elegant and supple wines.
Named after George C. Yount, one of the first frontiersmen to plant grapevines in the valley, wines from Yountville are often elegant and supple, thanks to its southerly position, where cool breezes and fog are a constant presence.
Harvested from State Ranch
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 in 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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93 Points
Wine Enthusiast
“Full-bodied yet silken, this ample Cabernet oozes with rich chocolate, cassis, a mix of fruit liqueurs, coffee and spices. Generous and enveloping, allow air upon opening and enjoy with rich and savory foods.”