Sipping Fine Wine

9.6

A great Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 18 months in French oak, about 50% new, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, cigar box, lavender and spicy scents. On the palate flavors of black cherry, plum and currants with cacao, floral and minty notes. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, leather, tobacco, espresso and earthy character on a long finish. Very Nice. Will age. — 18 days ago

Nathan Renfro

9.1

Nearing the end of its window but still drinking well. — 4 months ago

Danny O'Brien

9.0

Nice chardonnay with pleasantly present oak character and butteriness, well balanced wine — 5 months ago

Anthony Auger

9.3

Pretty dark purple in color. Aroma has a big caramel impression with some dried fruits layered in - think date. Body is heavy syrup like that finishes velvety. Great balance between a tart acidity and medium sweetness. Age has been very kind to this bottle. — 7 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I bought this from barrel tasting at Nickel & Nickel’s luncheon futures, Entrecote En Baguette. Tasted 20 Cabernets and this and the Sori Brico were the two Sofia and I purchased.

Dark currants, medium plus tannins, anise to black licorice, dry leather & tobacco, dry herbs and thick, dark florals that are framed in violets and lavender. — a month ago

K. Ross

9.1

14.5% abv. Lovely delicious wine. It was strange that first sip was so off but in a matter of minutes it transformed into a gorgeous wine. Paired with caviar and sushi. Perfect match. — 4 months ago

Gujumack

9.0

First of four bottles from cellar. Very flavorful from nose to finish. Interesting taste of liquorice in the finish.. a bit too much so need to see if that persists over the aging years. Overall a wonderful, expressive wine. — 6 months ago

K L

9.4

Excellent. Likely the best Syrah we’ve had in a long time. Time does this well. Still dusty and big but balanced. — 2 months ago

with Matt

K L

9.4

Excellent. Still a very big wine but opens wonderful. Real treat! — 3 months ago

with Matt

Joe DAscoli

9.3

Was worried that this would be fruity and oaky. I should’ve known not to worry. The nickel family is serious about this wine. It’s very dark and I fear too young. Stood up very well with steak and punched back. Hit it with 100% pure oxygen and it’s still tight. Has some nice savory notes hiding the fruit here. Feel like I’m eating the wine. But I like it. — 5 months ago