Nickel & Nickel

State Ranch Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon

9.135 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Yountville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Maggie Harrison

balanced. elegant. ripe, clean, complex, not jammy, long acid and tannins. nothing out of proportion here.

balanced. elegant. ripe, clean, complex, not jammy, long acid and tannins. nothing out of proportion here.

Jul 12th, 2017
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

First of the two single vineyard bottlings at Classic Wines of Great Falls. Deep purplish ruby red. Layered nose with slate, dark raspberries, and dark cocoa. Moderate tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Stoney backbone with balanced acidity. Dark palate with spices, as well as baking spices and dark red berries. Lingering finish. This is a baby that needs some time to develop. Drink till 2029. (91+)

First of the two single vineyard bottlings at Classic Wines of Great Falls. Deep purplish ruby red. Layered nose with slate, dark raspberries, and dark cocoa. Moderate tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Stoney backbone with balanced acidity. Dark palate with spices, as well as baking spices and dark red berries. Lingering finish. This is a baby that needs some time to develop. Drink till 2029. (91+)

May 5th, 2017
Nathan Renfro

More punchy up front than most other N&N. Bit less structured as well. Give it some time to decant. Big cherry. Not one of my favorite N&N.

More punchy up front than most other N&N. Bit less structured as well. Give it some time to decant. Big cherry. Not one of my favorite N&N.

Jul 27th, 2019
Brian J.

We had this a few nights ago. Not as structured as i expected but great fruit w/ nice development in back palate

We had this a few nights ago. Not as structured as i expected but great fruit w/ nice development in back palate

Oct 19th, 2018
David Tucker

Big Napa red. Needs to decant for at least an hour. Black cherry and smooth aftertaste. Allspice flavors.

Big Napa red. Needs to decant for at least an hour. Black cherry and smooth aftertaste. Allspice flavors.

May 27th, 2018
Steven Gage

Love this wine. One of my favorite go to wines.

Love this wine. One of my favorite go to wines.

Apr 7th, 2018
Ray-Ray

Enjoyed with wonderful new friends! Perfect pairing - great wine and company

Enjoyed with wonderful new friends! Perfect pairing - great wine and company

Mar 24th, 2018
Reggie Sheehan

Excellent N & N with family for Christmas 2017.

Excellent N & N with family for Christmas 2017.

Dec 22nd, 2017
Manchester Sheldon

Cassis on the front, not very tanniny, and jamminess on the finish.

Cassis on the front, not very tanniny, and jamminess on the finish.

Dec 7th, 2017
Lamar Hannah

Was honestly disappointed. Did not seem balanced nor have a good finish. Did not stand up to food

Was honestly disappointed. Did not seem balanced nor have a good finish. Did not stand up to food

Nov 23rd, 2017