Nickel & Nickel Branding Iron Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Single-Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet, Oakville
Nickel & Nickel is devoted entirely to single-vineyard winemaking — each release crafted from one distinct vineyard site to showcase its unique character, with no blending across vineyards. Branding Iron Vineyard sits in the heart of Oakville, one of Napa Valley's most storied Cabernet Sauvignon appellations, prized for the structure and depth its gravelly, well-drained soils bring to the fruit.
This Cabernet Sauvignon is produced and bottled by Nickel & Nickel Winery in Oakville, California, and bottled at 14.7% ABV. True to the winery's single-vineyard philosophy, Branding Iron delivers a pure, site-specific expression of Oakville Cabernet — full-bodied, richly structured, and built for both the cellar and the table.
Tasting Notes
Dark currant, blackberry, and cassis, layered with notes of cedar, dried herb, and baking spice, framed by firm, polished tannins and a long, structured finish.
How to Enjoy
Decant before serving to let the fruit and oak fully open. Pairs beautifully with grilled steak, braised short rib, or aged hard cheeses — classic company for a structured Oakville Cabernet.
Why This Bottle Stands Out
Single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Branding Iron Vineyard, Oakville
True to Nickel & Nickel's exclusive single-vineyard winemaking philosophy — no cross-vineyard blending
Oakville is one of Napa Valley's most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon appellations
Produced and bottled at the Nickel & Nickel estate winery in Oakville, CA
Full-bodied, cellar-worthy structure with immediate drinking appeal
Product Details
Type
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard
Branding Iron Vineyard
Appellation
Oakville, Napa Valley
Size
750mL
ABV
14.7% Alc. by Vol.
Winery
Nickel & Nickel Winery, Oakville, CA
Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this a "single-vineyard" wine?
Nickel & Nickel produces every wine from a single, named vineyard site rather than blending fruit from multiple vineyards. This bottling comes exclusively from Branding Iron Vineyard in Oakville, giving it a distinct, site-specific character.
Why is Oakville significant for Cabernet Sauvignon?
Oakville is one of Napa Valley's most acclaimed AVAs for Cabernet Sauvignon, known for gravelly, well-drained soils that produce wines with notable structure, depth, and aging potential.
What does this wine taste like?
Expect dark currant, blackberry, and cassis, with notes of cedar, dried herb, and baking spice, supported by firm tannins and a long, structured finish.
What food pairs well with this Cabernet?
Its firm tannin structure pairs naturally with grilled steak, braised short rib, or aged hard cheeses.
Is this wine ready to drink now, or should it be cellared?
It can be enjoyed now with decanting, but its structure and tannin profile also make it well suited to further aging in the cellar.
