Nickel & Nickel
Nickel & Nickel operates in Oakville, the heart of Napa Valley's Cabernet country. The winery focuses on single-vineyard expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon, each site-specific bottling capturing the distinct terroir of its origin. The Vaca Vista Vineyard and DeCarle Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons both achieve 97-point average ratings from prestige critics including Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Wine Advocate. The Lattice Run Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon follows at 96 points. This vineyard-driven approach emphasizes the mineral and structural complexity that Oakville's well-drained soils and maritime-influenced climate impart to Cabernet. The winery's portfolio demonstrates how micro-terroir variation shapes the expression of a single varietal across neighboring parcels.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Wine Advocate