2018 Nickel & Nickel DeCarle Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon [3.0L], Rutherford
New Vineyard
Achieving near-perfect balance between powerful and polished, this striking - and extremely limited - double magnum of DeCarle Vineyard Cabernet fills the palate with dark berry and spice flavors, hints of dusty earth and muscular tannins.
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Tasting Notes
Polished and approachable, the 2018 vintage offers an alluring floral-berry perfume and pops of dark, wild berry and clove flavors. There’s serious volume on the palate, supported by firm tannins and dusty-earth accents that are hallmarks of the Rutherford Bench. Balanced acidity lifts the finish while subtle notes of clove and baking spice linger with each sip.
Vineyard Notes
DeCarle Vineyard is planted on the west side of Rutherford, in the dusty soils for which the area is known. This Cabernet Sauvignon offers a silky palate that complements the wine’s juicy berry and black cherry flavors and finishes with a subtle minerality.
Wine Specs
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvest Date
October 26th & 30th, 2018
Aging
French oak barrels (50% new, 50% once-used)