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The beauty of an earlier vintage is the rich, jammy fruit that develops on the vine. This 2004 wine is packed with black and red fruit flavors of blackberry and sweet cherry. The round texture is supple and sweet with layers of herb, coffee and spice complementing the fruit. The toasty oak enriches the middle palate and carries into the long supple tannins that create this wine's beautiful, lingering finish.
Harvest Notes:
The 2004 growing season was quite early. Bloom occurred in early May, two weeks earlier than normal. Warmer weather in June progressed fruit development and the crew went thru the vineyard and made a small crop adjustment in July to further improve quality. Strict irrigation management followed to help protect the vines against the heat in late August and the fruit was harvested toward the end of the season in late September.
Vineyard Description:
The home vineyard of Nickel & Nickel, Sullenger Vineyard is situated behind the winery in the heart of Oakville. Its 30 acres of clay loam soil are planted exclusively to Cabernet Sauvignon and the wine is known for its rich flavor and supple tannins. The property is named after Napa Valley pioneer John C. Sullenger, who, in 1865, purchased this property and developed a farmstead in the 1880s. Sullenger’s restored Napa Valley farmstead is the home of Nickel & Nickel winery.
Detailed Wine Information
Alcohol: null
Appellation: Napa Valley
Special Designation: John C. Sullenger Vineyard
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Year: 2004
Limited Availability.
Harvest Notes:
The 2004 growing season was quite early. Bloom occurred in early May, two weeks earlier than normal. Warmer weather in June progressed fruit development and the crew went thru the vineyard and made a small crop adjustment in July to further improve quality. Strict irrigation management followed to help protect the vines against the heat in late August and the fruit was harvested toward the end of the season in late September.
Vineyard Description:
The home vineyard of Nickel & Nickel, Sullenger Vineyard is situated behind the winery in the heart of Oakville. Its 30 acres of clay loam soil are planted exclusively to Cabernet Sauvignon and the wine is known for its rich flavor and supple tannins. The property is named after Napa Valley pioneer John C. Sullenger, who, in 1865, purchased this property and developed a farmstead in the 1880s. Sullenger’s restored Napa Valley farmstead is the home of Nickel & Nickel winery.
Detailed Wine Information
Alcohol: null
Appellation: Napa Valley
Special Designation: John C. Sullenger Vineyard
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Year: 2004
Limited Availability.