Nickel & Nickel

Kenefick Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

9.415 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

This is another NEW wine for 2016 "Kenefick Ranch." I don't know if Delectable can fix this yet. On the nose, dark muted currants, black licorice, loamy soils, black berries, blueberries, plums, vanilla, dark chocolate and caramel. M+ sticky tannins...it's a big wine. Dark currants, good spice, black licorice, baking spices, blackberries, blueberries, olallieberries, huckleberries, dark cherries, strawberry preserves, loamy soils, crushed rocks, dry stones, leather, star anise, tarry notes, dry stems, liquid red florals, black cherry licorice/cola, volcanic minerals. The finish is; rich, lush, juicy, round and ripe fruits with tannins that soften in the long finish. Photos of the use of a barrel tap device and people finishing up at the barista station.

This is another NEW wine for 2016 "Kenefick Ranch." I don't know if Delectable can fix this yet. On the nose, dark muted currants, black licorice, loamy soils, black berries, blueberries, plums, vanilla, dark chocolate and caramel. M+ sticky tannins...it's a big wine. Dark currants, good spice, black licorice, baking spices, blackberries, blueberries, olallieberries, huckleberries, dark cherries, strawberry preserves, loamy soils, crushed rocks, dry stones, leather, star anise, tarry notes, dry stems, liquid red florals, black cherry licorice/cola, volcanic minerals. The finish is; rich, lush, juicy, round and ripe fruits with tannins that soften in the long finish. Photos of the use of a barrel tap device and people finishing up at the barista station.

May 8th, 2017
Nathan Renfro

Same comments as before.

Same comments as before.

Nov 11th, 2022
Nathan Renfro

Same comments as before. But now it’s just about a pnp. Big cab, nice medium strong tannins and juicy finish. Fruit is ripe, minerality, earthiness is well structured. Black licorice, chocolate, caramel all present. Drinking really well now after 30 minutes.

Same comments as before. But now it’s just about a pnp. Big cab, nice medium strong tannins and juicy finish. Fruit is ripe, minerality, earthiness is well structured. Black licorice, chocolate, caramel all present. Drinking really well now after 30 minutes.

Dec 2nd, 2021
Nathan Renfro

This is a really nice wine, one of the better N&N cabs. Luscious black and blue fruit. Bit of black cherry as well. Licorice, soil, strong tannins but mellowing out. Nice dense finish. Really strong cab. Lovely!

This is a really nice wine, one of the better N&N cabs. Luscious black and blue fruit. Bit of black cherry as well. Licorice, soil, strong tannins but mellowing out. Nice dense finish. Really strong cab. Lovely!

Oct 24th, 2021
Jeff Orlowski

Full body, dry, prominent tannins, smooth with loads of black fruits. Excellent!

Full body, dry, prominent tannins, smooth with loads of black fruits. Excellent!

Jul 23rd, 2021
Rob N
8.9

Drank with Matt

Drank with Matt

May 2nd, 2020
Jeff Orlowski

Blueberries and cedar on nose. Full body, dry, prominent tannins, smooth with loads of black fruits. Excellent!

Blueberries and cedar on nose. Full body, dry, prominent tannins, smooth with loads of black fruits. Excellent!

Feb 7th, 2020
John W
9.6

Dark ruby coloration. On the nose, wet fruity, cherry, raspberry and strawberry with florals and vanilla. On the palate, currant, plum, sweet honied florals, long finish of currant, sweet florals and hints of chocolate and vanilla. Very smooth and balanced.

Dark ruby coloration. On the nose, wet fruity, cherry, raspberry and strawberry with florals and vanilla. On the palate, currant, plum, sweet honied florals, long finish of currant, sweet florals and hints of chocolate and vanilla. Very smooth and balanced.

Aug 30th, 2019
Garrett Parker

Nice wine from Nickel & Nickel but not my favorite

Nice wine from Nickel & Nickel but not my favorite

May 21st, 2019
Peter DeLisi

Peter had this 4 years ago

Peter had this 4 years ago

May 15th, 2020