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2018 Nickel & Nickel "Kenefick Ranch" Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 Nickel & Nickel "Kenefick Ranch" Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon

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Jeb Dunnuck

Review Date: 01/2021

This site in the northern part of the valley (Calistoga) has produced some brilliant wines over the past handful of years, and the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Kenefick Ranch is another great example. Lots of crème de cassis, violets, spicy oak, damp earth, exotic spice notes give way to a seamless, medium to full-bodied Cabernet that has everything in the right place, the vintage's purity and freshness, building tannins, and outstanding length. It's not a blockbuster, but it shows a concentrated yet elegant style that's going to evolve gracefully. Give bottles 2-3 years in the cellar and enjoy over the following two decades.

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James Suckling

Review Date: 12/2020
Extremely aromatic with currant, flower and citrus on the nose. It’s full-bodied with tight, chewy tannins that are polished and very pretty. Long finish. Needs three to four years to come together, but already so gorgeous.

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Vinous

Review Date: 01/2021
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Kenefick Ranch shows all of the dark, brooding intensity that is typical of this Calistoga site but without being excessively heavy, as so many wines can be. Inky dark fruit, cloves, licorice, lavender and menthol fill out the layers. The 2018 is just gorgeous. (AG)

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Wine Advocate

Review Date: 11/2020
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Kenefick Ranch is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged in French oak, 50% new, for 18 months. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with a slightly broody nose of tar, new leather and damp soil, but soon gives way to an expressive core of black currant pastilles, blackberry pie and stewed plums plus a hint of Sichuan pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers bags of earth-laced black fruits with grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with a peppery kick. (LPB)
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Product Details

Origin: Napa Valley, California, United States

Type/Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

SKU: #1620779