Nickel & Nickel Vogt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon
from Napa Valley, California
winemaker's notes:
"A beautiful Howell Mountain Cab that shows its terroir in the firm, rich tannic structure. And what gorgeous tannins they are, so refined and expressive. The fruit is perfectly ripe, suggesting currants, blackberries, red and black cherries, licorice and a hint of milk chocolate. Rewarding now, and should hold and improve for at least a decade."
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Vogt Vineyard is situated atop Howell Mountain, along the northeast edge of the
Napa Valley. The 15-acre vineyard reaches from a high elevation with shallow,
rocky soils, down to a lower bowl of deeper loam. The surprisingly warm climate,
combined with the vineyard's steep, southeast exposure, produces a dense and
structured wine, typical of hillside Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2005 Vogt Cabernet Sauvignon is an incredible wine. The aromas of jammy
fruit and floral notes are dark and intense. The palate offers sweet, rich flavors
of blackberry and cassis mixed with floral and spice. Incredibly concentrated, this
wine is powerful, yet soft, with firm, polished tannins.
critical acclaim:
"A beautiful Howell Mountain Cab that shows its terroir in the firm, rich tannic structure. And what gorgeous tannins they are, so refined and expressive. The fruit is perfectly ripe, suggesting currants, blackberries, red and black cherries, licorice and a hint of milk chocolate. Rewarding now, and should hold and improve for at least a decade."
95 Points
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