Nickel & Nickel - Fog Break Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (750ml)

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Producer	Nickel & Nickel
Country	United States
Region	Napa Valley
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage	2023
Sku	120857
Size	750ml

Nickel & Nickel Description

RNDC

95 pointsDecanter

This wine opens with a bouquet of violets, dark espresso, and the eucalyptus trees that dot the hillsides around the Estate. On the palate, concentrated flavors of black cherries, boysenberry, and mission figs are complemented by earthy nuances of sage, graphite, and volcanic minerals, evolving into a well-framed finish with aromas of Valrhona cocoa powder, tobacco, and basalt. The firm structure and mouthcoating tannins reflect the vineyard’s sun-drenched exposure, offering a rich freshness and distinct complexity.

The Details

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)

Aging

French oak barrels (55% new, 45% once-used)

Skin Contact

20 days

Harvest Dates

September 30 & October 14, 2022

Release Date

Fall 2024

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.

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