Nickel & Nickel Fog Break Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Far Niente has launched themselves into stardom worldwide by consistently making some of the best and most exciting Cabernets. I would argue that where they took it up a few notches in quality and stature is when they committed mass amounts of resources and energy into their Nickel & Nickel Single Vineyard bottlings. They are some of the best expressions of Oakville and Yountville single-vineyard Cabernet produced most years, and in Napa Valley’s 2022 vintage – it’s not surprising that these wines yet again remain a cut above most of their competition.

Fog Break Vineyard sits above the fog line on the rugged slopes of Atlas Peak, one of Napa Valley’s most coveted AVAs. While the valley floor is blanketed in morning fog, this vineyard is already bathed in sunlight, retaining warmth throughout the day for optimal ripeness. It’s a privileged site – sheltered from valley breezes, benefiting from early morning sun and consistent warmth that enhances fruit concentration and complexity.