2017 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Kenefick Ranch

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Score 92/100 · Drink 2020-2035, Jeb Dunnuck, Jan 2020

A step up, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Kenefick Ranch comes from Calistoga and has admirable richness and depth as well as complex red and blue fruits, violets, and floral notes. With ripe tannins, a great mid-palate, and ample length on the finish, it’s well worth seeking out and is going to drink beautifully for 15+ years.

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Jeb Dunnuck

95
95/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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95 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 95/100 · Drink 2025-2042, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2020

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Kenefick Ranch shows all of the ripe, exotic qualities that are typical of this site, in a medium-bodied style that will require minimal cellaring. Rose petal, sweet red cherry, raspberry jam, white chocolate and mint are all nicely lifted in this bright, super-expressive Cabernet Sauvignon from Nickel & Nickel.

87 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 87/100 · Drink 2019-2029, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Oct 2019

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Kenefick Ranch gives up notes of prunes, Christmas cake and dried mulberries with hints of chocolate box, Chinese five spice and tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, it is a little lean in the mid palate with firm, chewy tannins and a savory finish.

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Nickel & Nickel
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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