In the world of refined viticulture, few embody perfection like the Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon CC Ranch 2020. This exquisite vintage, a product of California's famous Napa Valley, is the consummate blend of innovation and tradition from the esteemed Nickel & Nickel Winery. The CC Ranch Vineyard, located in Rutherford, is famed for its unique, gravelly loam soil and permits an excellent fruit expression in the wine.

Unveiling layers of dark ripe berries on the nose, with undertones of spice and herbs, the Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon CC Ranch 2020 also boasts an impressive palate. Its unique texture strikes an impeccable balance, commingling the lush, dark fruit flavours with a refined tannin structure. A wine conceived in the vineyard and perfected in traditional oak barrels, this vintage stands as a testament to dedication to quality, underlining Nickel & Nickel's unblemished reputation in the sphere of fine wines.

Delve into a tasteful indulgence with the Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon John C Sullenger 2018. Expertly crafted in the esteemed oakville region of Napa Valley, California, this brilliant blend is testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence by Nickel Nickel winery. This Cabernet Sauvignon, rich in hallmark varietal character, balances fruit, tannin and acidity with finesse.

Traditional techniques fuse with innovative technology in the winery's state-of-the-art facilities, yielding this standout selection. Rigorous vineyard management and careful hand harvesting ensure superior quality grapes. This wine, aged 17 months in oak barrels, boasts a palate of dark berries, crushed violets and cocoa - an unmistakable aromatic complexity backed by impressive structure and depth.

Indulge in the Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon John C Sullenger 2018 - a vintage that reflects Nickel Nickel's commitment to expressing the distinctive personality of single vineyard varietal wines. Truly, a crown jewel one must not miss.

Jeb Dunnuck (91)

Also from Oakville, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon John C. Sullenger is slightly more earthy and savory, with chocolaty red and black fruits and savory herb/tobacco notes, medium to full body, low acidity, ripe tannins, and moderate concentration. It’s drinking nicely and best enjoyed over the coming 8-10 years.

The Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon State Ranch 2017 is a sumptuous wine from Napa Valley, California, crafted by Nickel Nickel, a winery celebrated for their dedication to producing single-vineyard wines. This tantalising wine was produced from handpicked Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown on the State Ranch vineyard, which boasts diverse soils and a favourable microclimate that considerably influence the flavours and complexity of the wine.

With an opulent, deep ruby colour and bursting with intense aromas of fresh berries complemented by undertones of vanilla, this wine stimulates the senses. The palate delicately unfolds layers of ripe black-cherry, cedar and mocha, culminating in supple tannins and an impeccably balanced long finish. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, the Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon State Ranch 2017 offers a profound taste experience, deserving of its high acclaim. Its combination of sophistication and robustness make it a highly sought-after vintage for refined wine enthusiasts.

Designed for the discerning palate, the Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon State Ranch 2018 is a velvety and robust wine, notorious for its exceptional quality. Hailing from the renowned vineyards of Yountville in Napa Valley, California, this exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon is brought to you by the prestigious vintners at Nickel Nickel. Single-vineyard focused, the winery prioritises purity of expression, showcasing a true representation of each vineyard’s unique character.

Delight in the deep ruby hues, intense aromatics of ripe red fruits and captivating hints of chocolate and sweet spice. Indulge in its luxurious texture, compelling complexity, and layers of dark fruits and cassis that reveal themselves slowly on the palate. Following meticulous harvesting and the traditional fermentation process, this wine was aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, lending it an elegant, rich finish.

Assert your refined palate with the Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon State Ranch 2018 - a testament to the timeless appreciation of sublime winemaking.

Awaken your senses with the 'Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon State Ranch 2018'. This delightful red sourced from the distinguished terroirs of Yountville, Napa Valley, California is an expression of expertise and fine wine-making from Nickel Nickel. The wine-making process involves meticulous, vine-to-bottle attention, respecting the natural variation unique to every vineyard. Resulting in a Cabernet Sauvignon of unparalleled quality and finesse.

Replete with dark fruit and baking spices, this 2018 vintage is characterised by deep flavour. Opulent black cherry and cassis aromas precede an undertone of blackberry ripple across the palate, laced with cocoa and savoury oak spice. The texture is velvety, layers unfolding with each sip in a sumptuous balance of acidity and tannin.

A pioneering producer of single-vineyard wines, Nickel Nickel focuses exclusively on expressive Napa Valley Cabernet. Distinguished by nuanced flavors that diverge from one vineyard to the next, the 'Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon State Ranch 2018' is indeed, the epitome of fine wine.

Savour the exceptional Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon State Ranch 2020, a stellar offering from the heart of the highly acclaimed Napa Valley. Its esteemed producer, Nickel & Nickel Vineyards, is celebrated for spotlighting unique vineyard sites with single-varietal wines. This vintage brims with a decadently rich palate and layered complexity. The winemaking process embraces centuries-old tradition, using only Bordeaux varietals and meticulously hand picking the grapes to ensure superior quality.

Time-honoured fermentation techniques are complemented by 17 months maturation in French Oak barrels. The result is a delightful embodiment of the vineyard's qualities, boasting pronounced black fruit aromas enveloped in a velvety texture. The State Ranch’s alluvial soils impart distinct minerality, punctuating the intense dark berry flavours with brighter, more vibrant notes.

Sip and indulge in the Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon State Ranch 2020 - a testament to the intricacies of this distinguished varietal and the epitome of Napa Valley's viticultural prowess.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98+)

The 2021 Pinot Noir Bodega Ridge Vineyard is a wine of pure and total sensuality. Dark red/purplish fruit, orange peel, cinnamon, new leather, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco give the 2021 striking aromatic presence to play off its mid-weight personality. The 2021 Bodega Ridge is all class, but it is the most reticent of the wines today. It manages to bring together all the elements that define these wines, namely serious fruit concentration, backed by vertical, explosive structure.

Jeb Dunnuck (95)

A youthful deep ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Freestone-Occidental is highly expressive with wild lavender, kirsch, and fresh mountain herbs. Full-bodied, with youthful suppleness to its fruit at this stage, it has the same fantastic salinity that’s present across this whole lineup Occidental. Drink 2024-2034.

Wine Advocate (94)

The 2023 Pinot Noir Freestone-Occidental is bursting with vibrant scents of red cherry, cranberry, black tea, conifer, pipe tobacco, saline and generous spicy nuances. The medium-bodied palate is bursting with layers of succulent fruit, and its expressive, earthy undertones are reminiscent of a coastal forest. It has a lacy frame of tannins, bright acidity and a long, tobacco-laced finish. It’s a touch more open than the rest of the 2023s and will be approachable sooner.

Decanter (100)

I've tasted very few wines that feel as complete as the 2022 Occidental Cuvée Elizabeth. Like the 2021 vintage, it’s the most floral and ethereal in the lineup, but this new release reaches new heights. It comes from the estate Bodega Headlands vineyard, where the vines already tend to give tiny berries and low yields. With 2022 being such a warm vintage, the crop was even smaller than usual, making the flavours and aromas way more vivid. With a highly expressive nose, you get a beautiful bouquet of violets and wet lavender mixed with the scent of cool, damp soil. A dusting of baking spice and a clean, salty breeze root this wine unmistakably in the West Sonoma Coast. On the palate, cranberries, pomegranate juice, and wild berries blend into a juicy and lively core. Satin-fine tannins bring just enough structure without getting in the way of the wine’s elegant frame. Bright acidity lifts everything into a long, satisfying finish. It’s a wow-moment wine. Truly beautiful. Tasted from bottle E2021.

Wine Advocate (98)

The 2021 Pinot Noir Running Fence Vineyard Cuvée Catherine offers tremendous energy and purity and will be long lived in the cellar. The nose features soaring scents of wild cherry, cranberry, bitter orange, hibiscus, graphite and botanicals. It floods the mouth with layer after layer of detailed, floral fruit. It has an haute couture structure, its powdery tannins and linear acidity seamlessly nestled into generous, nuanced flavors, and a tremendously long, dynamic finish.

The Olabisi Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Double Top Secret 2009 is a divine exemplification of the Napa Valley's terroir. Expertly crafted by the acclaimed Olabisi Wines, it hails from the prestigious Howell Mountain. The grapes are diligently hand-sorted, ensuring unparalleled quality. This eloquent wine denotes a meticulous, artisanal production process. Aged for 22 months in exclusive French oak barrels, it showcases a splendid synergy of finesse and structure.

On the palate, it reveals layers of black fruit, amassed with complex layers of spice and earthy aromas. This opulent vintage portrays a suitable harmony of approachability and longevity, promising enchanting development over the next decade. Savour the Olabisi Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Double Top Secret 2009, a quintessential embodiment of Olabisi's passionate dedication to crafting extraordinary wines. This limited-run offering is truly an unmissable treasure for fine wine connoisseurs world over.

Wine Advocate (94)

This is one of the finest Opus Ones to date, offering a dark ruby/purple color, as well as a striking, intense bouquet of sweet licorice intermixed with blackberries, cassis, plums, and saddle leather. This seamless, full-bodied wine is more velvety-textured, opulent, and succulent than past vintages. The mid-palate is expansive and chewy. The long finish is filled with glycerin, ripe fruit, and sweet tannin. Drink this impressive, user-friendly yet richly concentrated effort over the next 15 years. Tel. (707) 963-1979; Fax (707) 944-9357

Vinous (93)

Next to the 1997, the 1998 Opus One is naturally a bit slender, but it, too, boasts striking balance. Savory herbs, mint, licorice and plums are woven together in a fabric of notable class. Still young and vibrant, the 1998 is an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next decade. The focus, length and persistence are all super-impressive, especially within the context of a challenging vintage. The 1998 is 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot.

Vinous (92)

The 2001 Opus One bursts from the glass with layers of opulent fruit. Still quite youthful, the 2011 impresses for its elegant, mid-weight personality. Compared to the best wines of this era the 2001 comes across as a bit forward. I imagine the 2001 will drink well for another decade or so, but it won't be super long-lived next to its peers. Still, there is plenty to like here. The 2001 is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

Vinous (92)

The 2001 Opus One bursts from the glass with layers of opulent fruit. Still quite youthful, the 2011 impresses for its elegant, mid-weight personality. Compared to the best wines of this era the 2001 comes across as a bit forward. I imagine the 2001 will drink well for another decade or so, but it won't be super long-lived next to its peers. Still, there is plenty to like here. The 2001 is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

Vinous (96)

There is so much to like about the 2007 Opus One. A wine that captures the essence of the year, the 2007 is exotic, flashy and striking. Kirsch, rose petals, pomegranates and spices form a fabric of compelling beauty. The 2007 is rich, sumptuous and generous, just as it should be. Threads of striking perfume are woven throughout, adding aromatic lift and pure sensuality. Readers who like more structured wines are likely to gravitate towards vintages such as 2010, but years like 2007 offer immense pleasure and an immediacy I find impossible to resist. A sumptuous, layered finish rounds things out in stunning style. The blend is 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec.

Vinous (95)

A gorgeous wine, the 2008 Opus One is just beginning to enter its first plateau of maturity. The tannins have softened while the aromatics show lovely complexity as well as depth. Blueberry, blackberry, gravel, lavender, licorice, leather and dark spice notes all add character. The 2008 is an especially dark, somber Opus One, although the softening tannins make the wine approachable today. The blend is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec.