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9.1

Love Russian River 🍇! Mineral & Golden Apple. Hint of lemon zest.
Vanilla on the nose. — 8 years ago

Christopher Boyns

9.2

Delicious in its youth — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Very dry wine at this point, tannic, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cooked rhubarb, backing spice and lots of crushed rocks and minerals. — 9 years ago

Billy KIM

9.1

Very nice wine. — 10 years ago

Lisa Muldowney

9.0

One of my fav Chards — 10 years ago

Noelia Garcia

9.5

The bottle is beautiful and elegant- the wine is just as exquisite. A wonderful gift from Jeremy Nickel. Can't wait to see the other gems from the wonderful label. — 10 years ago

Christopher Duma

9.3

Absolutely fantastic Bordeaux like balanced tannins and fruit. Drank well next day as well. — 11 years ago

Shay A

9.3

Enjoyable tasting event with Far Niente wines tonight. I've had a few Nickel & Nickel, but never any of Far Niente's own wines.

Too young! But what a treat. I can see this going up a few points once its had time to develop. Aromatic in a big way...blackberries, blueberries and spice on the nose. Cedar, smoked meat, toasted oak, blueberries on the palate and a nice lingering finish. — 8 years ago

with Cody

Justin Brilman

9.2

2 hour decant and this opened up nicely to reveal layers of red fruit. Very enjoyable. — 9 years ago

Michael O'Sullivan

8.9

From the Nickel&Nickel folks... — 10 years ago

with Lauren

Michael D Maguire

9.9

How does a merlot get any better!? — 10 years ago

Katherine Bordelon

Court of Master Sommelier Guild member

9.2

I agree with another comment that at first it's a little tart. Give it some time in the glass or decanter and it opens nicely. — 10 years ago

Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.0

Always happy with the Nickel family wines. This wine showed very well. The fruit was surprisingly fresh and vibrant for the vintage. — 11 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.6

Considering it's age, this is drinking incredibly well. If you like the big, buttery Cali-styled Chardonnay, then this is for you. A lot of oak on this one. The nose is a dead give away to what you will experience; a fairly full-bodied wine with sweet butter, apricot, pear, honey, and brioche flavors. Incredible. — 8 years ago

Robert Branden Shine

9.0

Low Fruit, vines grown on volcanic soil. Almost has a beautiful ash or smoke quality emerging from it, this is a wine that should age for a while, tannins are nice and exposed. — 9 years ago

Sean Genn

9.2

Nice Rutherford Cab from the people of Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel. Rich dark fruit and lingering silky tannins. — 10 years ago

Chris Vaszily

10

Very nice Cab! Had with Laurie at the Warehouse! Big and bold — 10 years ago

Tony Capone

9.7

2005 Nickel & Nickel.... Witz End... Not many of the around. Dark Ink Grade, smooth finish, with great tannins. — 10 years ago

Pat Lomelo

9.0

Nice smooth wine a bit past its prime but we liked it — 11 years ago

Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

10

Beth and family do it again. Lively wines. — 12 years ago