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1997 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Rock Cairn Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Oakville
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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Quiet Lion Likes this wine: 90 points
March 13, 2016 - 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.
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DanielJ Likes this wine: 92 points
April 4, 2015 - Well past its prime but still very interesting. Very soft tannins good flavor
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DanielJ Likes this wine:
December 24, 2014 - Cork disintegrated on removal. Flavor still good. Color of ruby. Good complex flavor. Well integrated. Very good flavor but not great.
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Winecat wrote: 94 points
November 11, 2011 - Fabulous. Cherry & mocha. Smooth. Excellent wine. Savored every sip. Wish we had another bottle.
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mjayer wrote: 90 points
May 8, 2007 - Consistent notes from the last bottle. Cedar, pencil lead, flowers, cherry and coffee/chocolate notes. Very focused with well integrated tannins.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Nickel & Nickel
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Rock Cairn Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Oakville
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 88 (54%)
- Consumed 75 (46%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 2 votes
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- ProducerNickel & Nickel
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationOakville
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