2011 Nickel & Nickel Hayne Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena
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Tasting Notes
The 2011 Hayne Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of berry,
vanilla and spice. On the palate, a nice combination of cherry and wild berry
fruit is married with an enchanting mix of vanilla and herb. Toasty oak adds
an intriguing nuance to the flavors, while the texture is round and soft. This
wine is remarkably balanced and shows beautifully.
Vineyard Notes
The Hayne Vineyard is situated in St. Helena at the base of the Mayacamas
Mountains and is well known for its single vineyard wines from the site. The
vines are small to moderate in size due to the gravelly, loam soils and the
vineyard produces small yields. The warm St. Helena temperatures are ideal
for producing sweet, jammy fruit and this vineyard tends to be picked at the
beginning of harvest each year.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2011
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
St. Helena
Harvest Date
October 13 - 15, 2011
Aging
18 months in French oak barrels (48% new, 52% once-used)
Alcohol %
14.5
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