Wine & Spirits
2017 Nickel & Nickel 'John C. Sullenger' Vineyard Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
- Item Number
- 412
- Estimated Value
- 115 USD
- Sold
- 105 USD to nh5a87f50
- Number of Bids
- 16 - Bid History
Item Description
The 2017 Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon opens with beautiful plum, black cherry and plum aromas underscored by delicate notes of herb and earth. Layers of soft, juicy cherry flavors spread across the palate, while firm yet silky tannins are balanced by bright natural acidity on the finish. The resulting wine possesses a lushness and depth that is both immediately approachable yet structured to evolve beautifully over time.
VINEYARD DESCRIPTION: The home vineyard of Nickel & Nickel, Sullenger Vineyard is situated behind the winery in the heart of Oakville and is named for John C. Sullenger, who settled the farmstead in the 1880’s. The vineyard’s 30 acres of clay loam soil are planted exclusively to Cabernet Sauvignon, with 2 rootstocks and a few different clones which each add a unique element to the resulting wine.
HARVEST NOTES: The year began with a cold and much-needed wet winter, followed by a mild spring. April showers following budbreak resulted in hearty vine growth that only accelerated with the summer sun. The vineyards enjoyed a brief cooling period in August before a final heat spike over Labor Day weekend. The cool weather that immediately followed gave our fruit additional hang-time on the vine continuing phenolic development.
NICKEL & NICKEL – FAR NIETE FAMILY of WINERIES and VINEYARDS
Winery Background: Nickel & Nickel winery, located in Oakville, Napa Valley, is dedicated exclusively to producing 100 percent varietal, single-vineyard wines that best express the distinct personality of each vineyard. Established by the partners of Far Niente in 1997, Nickel & Nickel is focused on producing single vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from the appellation’s most significant AVAs. A small
collection of single-vineyard Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah complements the portfolio.
APPELLATION
Oakville, Napa Valley
VARIETAL
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
AGING
French oak barrels
(48% new, 52% once-used)
RELEASE DATE
May 2019
HARVEST DATES
September 30 – October 05, 2017
SKIN CONTACT
17 days
TIME
18 months
FIRST VINTAGE
1997
Item Special Note
Alcohol cannot be shipped. Item must be picked up from school (San Francisco).
Donated By:
Caroline and Sean Rooney
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