february 2026
february 2026
Dear Cabernet Enthusiast,
Winter in Napa Valley reveals its character through subtlety. With the vineyards at rest, attention turns to the nuances beneath the surface— soils, exposures, and structure that quietly de ne each site.
This collection highlights three distinct vineyard expressions shaped by that sense of place. From the generosity of State Ranch to the structure of Branding Iron and the precision of Martin Stelling, these Cabernets reward contemplation and patience, offering depth that unfolds with time.
With appreciation,
2023 Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
yountville, napa valley
Aromas lead with dense black cherry, cassis, and plum skin, layered over subtle notes of graphite, cedar, and crushed rock. The wine is richly textured with rm, nely-knit tannins and a core of blackberry and dried blueberry. This is a Cabernet built for the cellar but already showing impressive presence and detail in its youth.
APPELLATION
Yountville, Napa Valley
VARIETALS
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
AGING
18 months in French oak
(60% new, 40% once-used)
HARVEST DATES
October 6 – 10, 2023
WINEMAKER
Joe Harden
VICE PRESIDENT OF WINEMAKING
Andrew Delos
2023 Nickel & Nickel
Branding Iron Cabernet Sauvignon
oakville, napa valley
Juicy notes of black cherry and plum unfold with warmth and generosity. The palate is plush yet composed, showing round, supple tannins and a polished texture. Oakville’s sun-kissed character shines through, balanced by a subtle backbone that carries the wine to a smooth, lingering nish.
APPELLATION
Oakville, Napa Valley
VARIETALS
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
AGING
17 months in French oak (55% new, 45% once-used)
HARVEST DATES
October 13 & 27 and November 2, 2023
WINEMAKER
Joe Harden VICE PRESIDENT OF WINEMAKING Andrew Delos
2023 Nickel & Nickel
Martin Stelling Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
oakville, napa valley
A crescendo of black cherry, blackberry, dried herb, and baking spice build on the palate, while velvety tannins provide structure and lively acidity lifts and balances the intense fruit and spice avors. Brooding, elegant, and polished, this bottling showcases the very best of Western Oakville, and only promises to grow more nuanced with time.
APPELLATION
Oakville, Napa Valley
VARIETALS
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
AGING
20 months in French oak
(60% new, 40% once-used)
HARVEST DATES
October 16 & 24, 2023
WINEMAKER
Joe Harden VICE PRESIDENT OF WINEMAKING
Andrew Delos
