Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Critical Acclaim: 97 pts Wine Enthusiast; 96 pts James Suckling; 95 pts Jeb Dunnuck. 

Winemaker's Tasting Notes: The 2021 John C. Sullenger Cabernet Sauvignon possesses beautiful red plum and raspberry aromas that are underscored by subtle spice and earthy notes opening onto layers of juicy red fruit flavors. Classic Oakville tannins support the full, round palate, while soft toasted oak and spice lift the long, seductive finish.

"So silky but also so potent and concentrated, this luxurious wine is drenched in black fruits, oak spices, cocoa and mint that come up in the aroma and expand beautifully on the palate while the texture remains elegant and seductive. The wine is remarkable more for its finesse than its power."- Wine Enthusiast. 

"The polish and roundness in texture is impressive in this young barrel sample, and then there are plenty of red currants, together with tile, fresh herbs and spices. Fine, chewy tannins and a long finish. This can age really well, but will give pleasure after bottling. 60 bottles."- James Suckling. 

"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon John C. Sullenger comes from a site in Oakville and is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon brought up in 55% new French oak. This deep purple-hued effort offers a textbook Oakville perfume of ripe black fruits, iron, smoked tobacco, and graphite. This carries to a powerful, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with a broad, expansive mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a gorgeous finish. It's an impressive effort, if not the finest vintage of this cuvee I've tasted. Enjoy bottles over the coming 15 years."- Jeb Dunnuck. 

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon.