2002 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Branding Iron

Community Tasting Notes (11) Avg Score: 90.1 points

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  12/28/2015 - sthugo wrote: 89 Points

  Very expressive nose of dark fruit and vanilla. Medium bodied and very flavoursome. All fruit here with little or no tannin to speak of. A very approachable wine which will have many fans but if you are looking for something a little more complex and exciting then pass this by. Won't get any better so drink up. A wine to enjoy now.

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  10/4/2014 - grosel Likes this wine: 92 Points

  lovely lots of fruit and tannin

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  4/18/2014 - walkerjfw wrote: 90 Points

  Last bottle, and last one of a big evening pre Easter with the family...consistent with prior notes
  
  Dark cherry, earth, floral notes. Has Bordeaux-like finish with some pencil shaving and lavender. I picked up some roasted meat characteristic on this one I didn't have on last bottle. Fruit is still very nice on mid palate, medium finish. Will not improve much from here.

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  4/28/2013 - walkerjfw wrote: 90 Points

  Bought this at the winery during a tasting in 05, has been perfectly stored since. Came across it and opened on a whim for an afternoon crew at our house for my 50th b-day. Decanted for about an hour, drank after a Belle Glos Pinot C&T.
  
  Right in its zone. Nose was rvery rich during the decant. Classic California cab, fist experience with this particular single vineyard - I am a fan of N&N wines.
  
  Dark cherry, earth, floral notes. Had a slight Bordeaux-like finish with some pencil shaving and lavender.
  
  Will not improve much from here. Perfect for steaks on the grill this summer. Drink up

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  12/31/2012 - halfred wrote: 92 Points

  Ready now. Plenty of fruit and structure left but turning the corner, so drink up.

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