Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a single-vineyard, 100% varietal Cabernet from the State Ranch in Yountville, Napa Valley — 750mL. From the house that has made single-vineyard, 100% varietal wines since 1997 (a project of the Far Niente partners), this is the powerful, brooding side of the Nickel & Nickel range: black currant, plum, and cedar over bold, coating tannins. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Size: 750mL
- Vintage/Appellation: 2021, Yountville, Napa Valley
- Vineyard: State Ranch — 23 acres split by State Lane Road; rocky loam, excellent drainage; fruit selected from 14.5 acres
- Style: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, single-vineyard (Nickel & Nickel's signature program since 1997)
- Awards (2021): 97 James Suckling, 94 Wine Enthusiast
- ABV: check the bottle — house listings show 14.5% but not vintage-confirmed
Yountville Power: The State Ranch
The State Ranch sits in Yountville, just north of the Stag's Leap District country made famous by Beringer and Kapcsandy — 23 acres split into two parcels by State Lane Road, with older vines planted in 1990 and younger blocks from 2005. Rocky loam and full sun give moderate-size vines and clusters; Nickel & Nickel selects fruit from 14.5 acres. Winery notes (via wineexpress): "a powerful, deeply expressive Cabernet with heady black currant, plum, and cedar aromas leading into a big, juicy entry. Layered currant and black cherry flavors are accented by elegant clove notes. Bold, coating tannins support and frame the entire wine, and hints of wet slate add dimension to a dark, brooding finish." Browse more red wine and Napa Cabernet Sauvignon at Del Mesa, or see the single-vineyard range at Nickel & Nickel.
Tasting Notes
Black currant, plum, and cedar on the nose; a big, juicy entry with layered currant and black cherry accented by clove; bold coating tannins; wet-slate minerality on a dark, brooding finish.
How to Enjoy
Decant 60–90 minutes — the tannins need air. Pair with ribeye, short ribs, or a dry-aged burger. The 2021 vintage was described by Wine Spectator's preview as showing "promise... a refreshed style."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet?
A 2021 single-vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the State Ranch in Yountville, Napa Valley.
What does it taste like?
Black currant, plum, cedar, clove, and dark brooding fruit with bold, coating tannins.
What awards did the 2021 get?
97 points James Suckling ("bright aromas of black currants and lavender... great depth and length") and 94 Wine Enthusiast.
Where is State Ranch?
Yountville, Napa Valley — a 23-acre vineyard just north of the Stag's Leap District.
Yountville power, single-vineyard precision — order Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet 2021 online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.