Nickel & Nickel C.C. Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Napa
Winemaker's Notes
The 2010 C.C. Ranch has some of the brightest fruit from the entire vintage. This wine is rich and jammy, with persistent cherry and berry flavors. The distinctive "Rutherford dust" shines through the spice and toast from the oak, and pairs beautifully with the fruit. The texture is silky, and the soft tannins that are associated with the Rutherford AVA melt away into a long, harmonious finish.
This is a remarkable vintage for this vineyard. The 2012 C.C. Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon is elegantly perfumed with delicate floral notes mixed with ripe, red raspberries. These characteristics are reflected on the palate with flavors of raspberry and cherry, blended with a hint of licorice and signature Rutherford dust. Vanilla and toast from the French oak add warmth and flavor, while the wine’s lively acidity allows the flavors to linger on the palate. Soft and supple, yet generously rich, this wine is one that pops from start to finish.
Critical Acclaim
V94 Vinous / Antonio Galloni - "The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon C.C. Ranch is one of the deepest, most explosive wines in this range. Although the flavors are intensely primary and undeveloped, it is the wine's pure, unbridled energy that stands out most. Dark red cherry jam, pomegranate, spices and new leather emerge gradually, but only with considerable reticence. This is another impressive wine from Nickel & Nickel, but readers need to be patient.Rating: 94+"
WE93 Wine Enthusiast - "Gingerbread and graham cracker provide this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon with a distinct warmth of character. Elegant, light and restrained, it opens with a prominent rose aroma. It then offers cherry and raspberry delicacy around subtle French oak and vanilla on the palate, all lingering long though the finish."
JS93 James Suckling - "A fresh and rich wine with cooked berry, milk chocolate and stone character. Full body, round tannins and a flavorful finish. Balanced in a riper style. "
PRODUCT NO 11156000
Winemaker's Notes
The 2010 C.C. Ranch has some of the brightest fruit from the entire vintage. This wine is rich and jammy, with persistent cherry and berry flavors. The distinctive "Rutherford dust" shines through the spice and toast from the oak, and pairs beautifully with the fruit. The texture is silky, and the soft tannins that are associated with the Rutherford AVA melt away into a long, harmonious finish.
This is a remarkable vintage for this vineyard. The 2012 C.C. Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon is elegantly perfumed with delicate floral notes mixed with ripe, red raspberries. These characteristics are reflected on the palate with flavors of raspberry and cherry, blended with a hint of licorice and signature Rutherford dust. Vanilla and toast from the French oak add warmth and flavor, while the wine’s lively acidity allows the flavors to linger on the palate. Soft and supple, yet generously rich, this wine is one that pops from start to finish.
Critical Acclaim
V94 Vinous / Antonio Galloni - "The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon C.C. Ranch is one of the deepest, most explosive wines in this range. Although the flavors are intensely primary and undeveloped, it is the wine's pure, unbridled energy that stands out most. Dark red cherry jam, pomegranate, spices and new leather emerge gradually, but only with considerable reticence. This is another impressive wine from Nickel & Nickel, but readers need to be patient.Rating: 94+"
WE93 Wine Enthusiast - "Gingerbread and graham cracker provide this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon with a distinct warmth of character. Elegant, light and restrained, it opens with a prominent rose aroma. It then offers cherry and raspberry delicacy around subtle French oak and vanilla on the palate, all lingering long though the finish."
JS93 James Suckling - "A fresh and rich wine with cooked berry, milk chocolate and stone character. Full body, round tannins and a flavorful finish. Balanced in a riper style. "
PRODUCT NO 11156000
Winemaker's Notes
The 2010 C.C. Ranch has some of the brightest fruit from the entire vintage. This wine is rich and jammy, with persistent cherry and berry flavors. The distinctive "Rutherford dust" shines through the spice and toast from the oak, and pairs beautifully with the fruit. The texture is silky, and the soft tannins that are associated with the Rutherford AVA melt away into a long, harmonious finish.
This is a remarkable vintage for this vineyard. The 2012 C.C. Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon is elegantly perfumed with delicate floral notes mixed with ripe, red raspberries. These characteristics are reflected on the palate with flavors of raspberry and cherry, blended with a hint of licorice and signature Rutherford dust. Vanilla and toast from the French oak add warmth and flavor, while the wine’s lively acidity allows the flavors to linger on the palate. Soft and supple, yet generously rich, this wine is one that pops from start to finish.
Critical Acclaim
V94 Vinous / Antonio Galloni - "The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon C.C. Ranch is one of the deepest, most explosive wines in this range. Although the flavors are intensely primary and undeveloped, it is the wine's pure, unbridled energy that stands out most. Dark red cherry jam, pomegranate, spices and new leather emerge gradually, but only with considerable reticence. This is another impressive wine from Nickel & Nickel, but readers need to be patient.Rating: 94+"
WE93 Wine Enthusiast - "Gingerbread and graham cracker provide this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon with a distinct warmth of character. Elegant, light and restrained, it opens with a prominent rose aroma. It then offers cherry and raspberry delicacy around subtle French oak and vanilla on the palate, all lingering long though the finish."
JS93 James Suckling - "A fresh and rich wine with cooked berry, milk chocolate and stone character. Full body, round tannins and a flavorful finish. Balanced in a riper style. "
PRODUCT NO 11156000
