This three bottle bundle brings together three single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons from Nickel and Nickel, the Napa Valley winery devoted entirely to 100 percent varietal, single vineyard wines. A sister winery to the legendary Far Niente, Nickel and Nickel is guided by a simple philosophy of one vineyard, one varietal, one wine, so each bottle is a pure, transparent expression of one specific site with no blending grapes added. Tasted side by side, this trio is a masterclass in how Napa terroir shapes the same grape, spanning two celebrated appellations. From the heart of Oakville comes the John C. Sullenger Vineyard, the winery's home vineyard just south of the famed To Kalon, an inky, structured Cabernet of cassis, black cherry, violets and graphite framed by fine, cocoa powder tannins. Also from Oakville is the Branding Iron Vineyard on the western benchland, a broad, brooding wine of blackberry, plum, cedar and licorice with velvet tannins and compelling density. And from the high mountain slopes of Atlas Peak comes the Fog Break Vineyard, grown above the fog line at around 1,800 feet on iron rich red volcanic soils, a taut, mineral, focused Cabernet of black currant, violets, graphite and wet stone with a silken texture and crunchy acidity. All three are 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in French oak, and built to reward both the table and the cellar, drinking well on release with decanting yet capable of graceful aging. An ideal gift or comparative tasting flight for the serious Napa Cabernet lover, this set showcases the range and finesse that have made Nickel and Nickel one of the most respected single vineyard producers in the valley. Serve each in a large Bordeaux glass with grilled ribeye, lamb or aged cheeses.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Nickel & Nickel |
| Producer |
Nickel & Nickel (Far Niente family), Oakville, CA |
| Category |
Red Wine Bundle (Cabernet Sauvignon) |
| Bundle Contents |
John C. Sullenger Vineyard (Oakville); Branding Iron Vineyard (Oakville); Fog Break Vineyard (Atlas Peak) |
| Grape |
100% Cabernet Sauvignon (all three) |
| Maturation |
French oak |
| Sullenger |
2023, Oakville, 14.2% ABV |
| Branding Iron |
Oakville, 14.3% ABV (vintage to confirm) |
| Fog Break |
2023, Atlas Peak (ABV to confirm) |
| Bottle Size |
3 x 750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Napa Valley (Oakville & Atlas Peak), California |
Tasting Notes
Color: All three deep, saturated ruby to purple.
Sullenger (Oakville): Cassis, black cherry, violets and graphite with fine, cocoa powder tannins and outstanding length.
Branding Iron (Oakville): Blackberry, plum, cedar and licorice, broad and brooding with velvet tannins.
Fog Break (Atlas Peak): Black currant, violets, graphite and wet stone, taut and mineral with a silken texture and crunchy acidity.
FAQ
What is in this bundle? Three 750ml single vineyard Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignons: John C. Sullenger Vineyard and Branding Iron Vineyard from Oakville, and Fog Break Vineyard from Atlas Peak.
What does one vineyard, one varietal, one wine mean? Each wine is 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon from a single vineyard with no blending, so it reflects the character of one specific site.
How do the wines differ? The two Oakville wines are richer and structured in the valley style, while the Atlas Peak Fog Break is a higher elevation mountain Cabernet with more minerality and tension, making a great comparative tasting.
Are they age-worthy? Yes. All three drink well on release with decanting and are built to age gracefully with time in the bottle.
What food pairs well? Grilled ribeye, prime rib, lamb, venison and aged cheeses.
Where can I buy the Nickel & Nickel single vineyard Cabernet 3 bottle bundle online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
