Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon

This is a remarkable vintage for this vineyard. The 2012 C.C. Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon is elegantly perfumed with delicate floral notes mixed with ripe, red raspberries. These characteristics are reflected on the palate with flavors of raspberry and cherry, blended with a hint of licorice and signature Rutherford dust. Vanilla and toast from the French oak add warmth and flavor, while the wine’s lively acidity allows the flavors to linger on the palate. Soft and supple, yet generously rich, this wine is one that pops from start to finish.

TASTING NOTES
C.C. Ranch has a unique combination of floral and fruit. The plush black cherry flavors offer a nice
sweetness to this wine, enhanced by the floral characteristics that naturally come from the vineyard.
The distinctive “Rutherford Dust,” combined with the spice and toast from the oak, deepens the wine’s
flavor and complexity. Smooth and rich, this wine expands on the middle palate, and the soft tannins
that are associated with the Rutherford appellation melt away into a long, harmonious finish.