Nickel & Nickel, Rock Cairn Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville
Nickel & Nickel · California › Oakville › United States of America
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
91
/100
Reviews
6
professional
Vintages
No vintages
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Community Reviews
77
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91.0
Avg Score
94
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Taster #9687
· Mar 13, 2016
90/100
This bottle really demonstrated the belief that the 97s didn't age well. Very faded, scant tannins, but what was left was tasty. I'd avoid this vintage in aged Napa Cabs.
1997 vintage
Taster #7828
· Apr 4, 2015
92/100
Well past its prime but still very interesting. Very soft tannins good flavor
1997 vintage
Taster #7828
· Dec 24, 2014
Cork disintegrated on removal. Flavor still good. Color of ruby. Good complex flavor. Well integrated. Very good flavor but not great.
1997 vintage
Taster #5036
· Nov 11, 2011
94/100
Fabulous. Cherry & mocha. Smooth. Excellent wine. Savored every sip. Wish we had another bottle.
1997 vintage
Taster #0689
· May 8, 2007
90/100
Consistent notes from the last bottle. Cedar, pencil lead, flowers, cherry and coffee/chocolate notes. Very focused with well integrated tannins.
1997 vintage
Taster #0689
· Apr 5, 2007
89/100
Loads of cedar and pencil lead with some cherry, floral, and mocha notes. Very focused with fine tannins and assertive acidity. This would have benefited from a brief decant.
1997 vintage
Taster #7166
· Aug 21, 2004
91/100
Dense, concentrated, and slightly sweet. Reticent nose at first, but came around after 30 minutes in the glass. Notes of violets, dark chocolate and cafe mocha, against a backbone of fine-grained tannins. Held up well over a 3+ hour evening. Should age well for several more years.
1997 vintage