Established in 1997 by the partners of Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel is devoted exclusively to producing 100 percent varietal, single-vineyard wines that best express the distinctive personality of each vineyard. Based in Oakville, CA, on the 42-acre John C. Sullenger vineyard property, construction of a cutting-edge winery facility housed within a vintage 1880s farmstead was completed in the summer of 2003, when the winery officially opened to the public. Guests are welcomed at the Sullenger House, a beautifully restored, late 19th century farmhouse with Queen Anne detail that was built on the site in the 1880s. Guided tours and tastings are offered several times each day, by appointment. Tours begin at the Sullenger House and include a walk through the historic Nickel & Nickel farmstead, restored 18th century Gleason Barn, authentic post-and-beam fermentation barn and underground barrel aging cellar. The tour ends with a seated, guided tasting of a selection of four single-vineyard wines
"Alluring aromas of pear, oak and stone fill your glass. On the palate, rich and expressive flavors of ripe apple, tangerine, kiwi and flint with
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"Bright, clear black cherry and blackberry aromas, accented by notes of toasty spice, open onto a palate layered with flavors of mixed berries, spice and
"The Branding Iron Cabernet Sauvignon invites with aromas of mixed berries, floral notes and earth. Juicy raspberry and blackberry fruits meld with subtle clove and
Wine Advocate 95 "The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Hayne Vineyard, which like its sibling is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, comes from the base of the Mayacamas Mountains in
James Suckling 97 "Impressive aromas of blueberry and lavender with hints of rosemary. Full to medium body, solid core of fruit and a gorgeous finish. Compacted
Robert Parker 93 "The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Branding Iron Oakville is from an Oakville vineyard. Notes of Christmas fruitcake, sweet black cherry and cassis fruit, some
Wilfred Wong 92 "Well-balanced and regal, the 2014 Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon is rock-solid and delicious. The wine's bold black fruits, an accent
Robert Parker 94 " The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon State Ranch from Yountville boasts an impressive bouquet of chocolate and creme de cassis, and powerful, full-bodied flavors. It
The Wine News 92 Dense purple hue with a garnet rim. Aromas of black cherry, blueberry, forest floor and menthol. Silky texture adds nuance
Connoisseurs Guide to Wine 91 "Simply loaded with ripe cherry and milk chocolate attractions and smoked tea leaf nuances in its fairly deep aromas, the wine
"The aromas are beautiful from the 2006 Searby Chardonnay, wine floral and citrus perfumes emanating from the glass. The Muscat and passion fruit flavors are mixed
"The beauty of an earlier vintage is the rich, jammy fruit that develops on the vine. This 2004 wine is packed with black and red
Wine Spectator 88 "Very ripe and spicy, with wild berry aromas and a firm, earthy backbone that provides a nice foundation. Tight and in need of
"The 2007 C.C. Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon offers dark cherry fruit flavors that are bright and ripe at the same time. There are hints of 'Rutherford
