About the winery
Established in 1997 by the partners of Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel is devoted exclusively to producing 100 percent varietal, single-vineyard wines that best express the distinctive personality of each vineyard. Based in Oakville, CA, on the 42-acre John C. Sullenger vineyard property, construction of a cutting-edge winery facility housed within a vintage 1880s farmstead was completed in the summer of 2003, when the winery officially opened to the public. Guests are welcomed at the Sullenger House, a beautifully restored, late 19th century farmhouse with Queen Anne detail that was built on the site in the 1880s. Guided tours and tastings are offered several times each day, by appointment. Tours begin at the Sullenger House and include a walk through the historic Nickel & Nickel farmstead, restored 18th century Gleason Barn, authentic post-and-beam fermentation barn and underground barrel aging cellar. The tour ends with a seated, guided tasting of a selection of four single-vineyard wines.
- Tour
- Tasting Room Size
Very Small
Tasting Room Atmosphere
Guided tours and tastings are offered several times each day, by appointment. Tours begin at the Sullenger House, a restored, 1884 Queen Anne-style home, and include a walk through the historic Nickel & Nickel farmstead, restored 18th century Gleason Barn, authentic post-and-beam fermentation barn and underground barrel aging cellar. The tour ends in the dining salon of the Sullenger House with a seated, guided tasting of a selection of four single-vineyard wines.
Featured Tasting: Terroir Tour
Four wines, focused on single-vineyard Napa Valley Cabernets, from the same vintage but from a collection of sub-appellations.
Music in Tasting Room: Eclectic
View from Tasting Room: We are located on the valley floor and have a lovely view of the surrounding mountians.
- Tasting room
- Winery Features
Open by appointment - call/email
Offers tours by appointment - call/email
Seated tasting available
Tasting available in private area
Tasting fee
Indoor tasting area
Outdoor tasting area
Winery has gardens
Winery has unique architecture
Couches
Fireplace
Winery property is historical landmark
Romantic
Winery practices sustainable agriculture/production
- Wine styles produced:
- Still
- Varieties produced:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
