Bottle was so much different than the Far Niente 2007 we consumed in our pairing. Far Niente had much longer it could go but the Nickel & Nickel was far more ready to drink. It started with funk on the nose and that blew off an hour after opening.
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For my taste, N & N is one of those Napa producers that usually manages to walk the fine line between elegance and decadence. This is no exception. Great balance and thoroughly enjoyable.
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Dark ruby color. High viscosity and day bright. Aromas of cherry, cassis, currant, bay leaf, cocoa powder, cedar and vanilla, with hints of mint and leather. the palate carries snappy cherry and currant notes that are fresh and reinforced with flavors of bay leaf, thyme, tobacco, wood, baking chocolate and earth. Fine, moderate dusty tannins, moderate acidity, and balanced alcohol. the finish is moderate in intensity and lingers long with leather, red fruit and cocoa
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Wonderful nose. Smooth tannins, but slightly underwhelming. Maybe a bit backward that will improve as its sits. I'll let my other bottle lay for a while longer.
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Decanted 2 hours. Cassis, baked blackberry, vanilla, and roasted thyme palate. Lots of fruit with good acidity and structure. Enjoyable enough now with a decant, but should really be at its best in 7-10 years.
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9/24/2023 - Theamaronefan Likes this wine: 93 Points
Full bodied California Cab with dark cherry, cassis and blackberry. Paired well with braised short ribs.
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7/4/2019 - MemorialWineFan wrote: 91 Points
Nice bottle.
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12/25/2018 - MemorialWineFan wrote: 89 Points
Bottle was so much different than the Far Niente 2007 we consumed in our pairing. Far Niente had much longer it could go but the Nickel & Nickel was far more ready to drink. It started with funk on the nose and that blew off an hour after opening.
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2/10/2018 - MemorialWineFan Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great. Showed well next the 2008 Fay Stag's Leap.
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4/10/2016 - jbehrendt Likes this wine: 92 Points
Served with lamb at Easter dinner. A delicious, straight-forward, full-bodied Cab. All enjoyed this wine.
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3/27/2016 - millerarner Likes this wine: 94 Points
For my taste, N & N is one of those Napa producers that usually manages to walk the fine line between elegance and decadence. This is no exception. Great balance and thoroughly enjoyable.
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9/7/2014 - samiamx_1999 wrote:
Decanted about an hour. Drinking beautifully.
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9/6/2014 - BRY Likes this wine: 90 Points
Opened up after about 2 hrs. Could stand to age for another couple of years to balance out. Spicy with relatively mild tannins.
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7/5/2014 - mischwine wrote: 93 Points
elegant Cab - likely needed a few more years but did not feel cheated! better with each sip!
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1/2/2014 - bjamesclark wrote: 92 Points
Dark ruby color. High viscosity and day bright.
Aromas of cherry, cassis, currant, bay leaf, cocoa powder, cedar and vanilla, with hints of mint and leather.
the palate carries snappy cherry and currant notes that are fresh and reinforced with flavors of bay leaf, thyme, tobacco, wood, baking chocolate and earth. Fine, moderate dusty tannins, moderate acidity, and balanced alcohol. the finish is moderate in intensity and lingers long with leather, red fruit and cocoa
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10/17/2013 - ReedC wrote: 89 Points
Wonderful nose. Smooth tannins, but slightly underwhelming. Maybe a bit backward that will improve as its sits. I'll let my other bottle lay for a while longer.
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5/19/2013 - burgbob wrote: 92 Points
Excellent, rich concentrated cab with gravelly tannins. Drank well with two hour decant.
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4/5/2013 - cartime Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decanted 2 hours. Cassis, baked blackberry, vanilla, and roasted thyme palate. Lots of fruit with good acidity and structure. Enjoyable enough now with a decant, but should really be at its best in 7-10 years.
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4/12/2012 - fdizzy Likes this wine: 96 Points
Tasting at N&N. Favorite N&N so far. Excellent balance of tannins and fruit. Solid body and awesome finish. Would pair well with a steak.
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