2011 Nickel & Nickel Quarry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford
Drink in the subtly exotic, dark fruit flavors and expansive finish of one of our most elegant single-vineyard Cabernets, from one of our most limited library vintages
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Tasting Notes
The 2011 Quarry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon always offers an intriguing
combination of flavors, and this vintage is no exception. Its aromas of cherry,
dried herb, and tobacco are reflected in the flavors on the palate, with additional
earth and mineral notes. Toasty French oak adds vanilla and char components
which blend gracefully with the fruit. A soft and supple texture makes this wine
approachable now, but the complex flavors will only enhance with age.
Vineyard Notes
The Quarry Vineyard climbs the slopes above the Silverado Trail on the east
side of Rutherford. The name comes from the old quarry that was the source of
a white rock used in the ghost winery that still stands beside the vineyard. Three
distinct hillside blocks, each experiencing its own unique soil and exposure,
are harvested from this vineyard. The white, rocky loam soils are well drained,
and the vines are of moderate vigor. Cluster and berry size varies from block
to block, but all are small to moderate. This vineyard has full exposure to the
afternoon sun.
Wine Specs
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvest Date
October 15 - 16, 2011
Aging
17 months in French oak barrels (52% new, 48% once-used)