Out of all the single-vineyards in the Nickel & Nickel lineup, it’s always the Vaca Vista that seems to be the most approachable and enjoyable in its youth. The super charged Oak Knoll District Cabernet fruit comes in waves of red currant, cranberry, crushed cherries with violet undertones. It’s soft and silky throughout the palate, the fruit is juicy and full, with polished tannins, a broad mouthfeel and one of the smoothest, sleekest finishes of the vintage. This will last 20 years easy, but will probably be best in the first ten. I’m coming in just ahead of the Wine Spectator score which for this wine is usually pretty lofty.
Nickel & Nickel Vaca Vista Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
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 exceptional 2019 vintage – it’s not surprising that these wines yet again remain a cut above most of their competition.
Vaca Vista Vineyard sits upon the valley floor in the Oak Knoll District, set against a scenic backdrop of the Vaca Mountains to the east. Last year was their Cabernet Sauvignon debut with the vineyard and the results were fantastic. The encore is expected to be even better in what was nearly a perfect 2019 growing season. The vineyard’s well-drained, gravelly soils and moderate climate provide even ripening, resulting in this structured and polished Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a beauty.
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