Far Niente Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.3146 ratings
9.416 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Tried twice! Blend of 93.3% Cab Sauv, 3.8% Petit Verdot, 2.3% Cab Franc, 0.5% Merlot & 0.1% Malbec, aged for 17 months in French oak, 65% new, deep dark Ruby with elegant pronounced aromas of ripe dark fruits, cedar and floral spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, ripe cherry and currants with notes of mushroom, herbs, pepper spice and earthy notes. Fine big sweet tannins, long finish ending with cacao, smoky oak, vanilla, fruit and mineral tang. Very nice, aging well, but time will reward!

Tried twice! Blend of 93.3% Cab Sauv, 3.8% Petit Verdot, 2.3% Cab Franc, 0.5% Merlot & 0.1% Malbec, aged for 17 months in French oak, 65% new, deep dark Ruby with elegant pronounced aromas of ripe dark fruits, cedar and floral spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, ripe cherry and currants with notes of mushroom, herbs, pepper spice and earthy notes. Fine big sweet tannins, long finish ending with cacao, smoky oak, vanilla, fruit and mineral tang. Very nice, aging well, but time will reward!

Jun 15th, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 93.3% Cab Sauv, 3.8% Petit Verdot, 2.3% Cab Franc, 0.5% Merlot & 0.1% Malbec, aged for 17 months in French oak, 65% new, deep dark Ruby with elegant pronounced aromas of ripe dark fruits, cedar and floral spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, ripe cherry and currants with notes of mushroom, herbs, pepper spice and earthy notes. Fine big sweet tannins, long finish ending with cacao, smoky oak, vanilla, fruit and mineral tang. Very nice, aging well, but time will reward!

Blend of 93.3% Cab Sauv, 3.8% Petit Verdot, 2.3% Cab Franc, 0.5% Merlot & 0.1% Malbec, aged for 17 months in French oak, 65% new, deep dark Ruby with elegant pronounced aromas of ripe dark fruits, cedar and floral spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, ripe cherry and currants with notes of mushroom, herbs, pepper spice and earthy notes. Fine big sweet tannins, long finish ending with cacao, smoky oak, vanilla, fruit and mineral tang. Very nice, aging well, but time will reward!

Apr 18th, 2022
Kirsten Spalding

Drunk review 1: Bold and full, with notes of dark chocolate. Dark chocolate you forgot you had because it was a gift from your grandmother and you were saving it for a special occasion, but instead it sat on your shelf. But it’s dark chocolate, so it kinda lasts forever, right? But the wine is bold and heavy like winter. Pair while petting a St. Bernard or a Newfoundland. Aftertaste of spice.

Drunk review 1: Bold and full, with notes of dark chocolate. Dark chocolate you forgot you had because it was a gift from your grandmother and you were saving it for a special occasion, but instead it sat on your shelf. But it’s dark chocolate, so it kinda lasts forever, right? But the wine is bold and heavy like winter. Pair while petting a St. Bernard or a Newfoundland. Aftertaste of spice.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2021
ADAM STROMFELD

Big and black fruit blackberries and black cherries. Soft and round. Rolling tannins. Notes of raspberries and choc

Big and black fruit blackberries and black cherries. Soft and round. Rolling tannins. Notes of raspberries and choc

Aug 21st, 2019
David L

Good, not $140 good.

Good, not $140 good.

Jun 8th, 2019
Bryce Bannatyne

New Jersey Sales Representative Martin Scott Wines, Ltd

9.3

Pretty tasty. New sku for these guys.

Pretty tasty. New sku for these guys.

May 22nd, 2019
Alyse Thomas

Love this! Went well with the bbq πŸ˜‹

Love this! Went well with the bbq πŸ˜‹

Jan 25th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of 89% Cab Sauv, 6% Merlot, 3% Petite Verdot & 2% Cab Franc, from Martin Stelling Vineyard, planted on gravelly loam soil, aged 17 mos in French oak, 68% new. Dark Ruby with aromas of black and dried red fruits, toasty herbs and earthiness. On the palate blackberry, black cherry and cassis with vanilla, cacao and espresso. Well balanced, fine tannins, a touch of toasty oak carrying this wine to a long finish, and room to age. Tasting Sample!

A blend of 89% Cab Sauv, 6% Merlot, 3% Petite Verdot & 2% Cab Franc, from Martin Stelling Vineyard, planted on gravelly loam soil, aged 17 mos in French oak, 68% new. Dark Ruby with aromas of black and dried red fruits, toasty herbs and earthiness. On the palate blackberry, black cherry and cassis with vanilla, cacao and espresso. Well balanced, fine tannins, a touch of toasty oak carrying this wine to a long finish, and room to age. Tasting Sample!

1 person found it helpfulSep 11th, 2020
Alexis Davis Iaconis

Hospitality Director Copain Wines

9.2

At a beautiful point 25 years in. love 90s Napa. Aromatic and lovely red fruits with smooth tannins and enthralling earthy notes.

At a beautiful point 25 years in. love 90s Napa. Aromatic and lovely red fruits with smooth tannins and enthralling earthy notes.

Oct 23rd, 2016
Mike Saviage

Heavy dk ruby color. Nose of black cherry and oak. Rich and expansive in the mouth. Tannins nicely integrated. Good finish.

Heavy dk ruby color. Nose of black cherry and oak. Rich and expansive in the mouth. Tannins nicely integrated. Good finish.

Mar 7th, 2016