2017 Nickel & Nickel, Quicksilver Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley   

This vineyard borders the southernmost part of the Rutherford appellation, yielding a wine that exhibits characteristics from both Rutherford and Oakville. The 2012 Quicksilver Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon offers alluring aromas of cherry and cedar. On the palate, flavors of cherry and raspberry fruits combine with a dusty, earthy quality that comes from the Rutherford AVA. Additional notes of chocolate and spice harmonize with these flavors, carried on broad, coating tannins reminiscent of Oakville.