Far Niente Winery
Post & Beam Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
From the Far Niente winery. Got a taste of their new ‘18 offering. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits with spice and sweet oaky notes. On the palate flavors of fresh blackberry and plum with licorice, vanilla and toasty cacao. Tannins are fine, a bit tight, long finish ending with fruit and toasty earthy spice. Give this some time, I tucked a few bottles in the cellar, will report back.
From the Far Niente winery. Got a taste of their new ‘18 offering. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits with spice and sweet oaky notes. On the palate flavors of fresh blackberry and plum with licorice, vanilla and toasty cacao. Tannins are fine, a bit tight, long finish ending with fruit and toasty earthy spice. Give this some time, I tucked a few bottles in the cellar, will report back.
Mar 12th, 2021
Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with very small amounts of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot blended in. Dark purple color. Elegant aromas of red and dark berries, baking spices, dried herbs and bramble. Pallet is full of black berry/currant, pencil shavings, black licorice, dried herbs, black tea and leather. Touch of earthiness on the long finish. Medium plus body. Soft texture and very savory. Outstanding value for this quality. More please! Revisited in October 2023. Just excellent.
Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with very small amounts of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot blended in. Dark purple color. Elegant aromas of red and dark berries, baking spices, dried herbs and bramble. Pallet is full of black berry/currant, pencil shavings, black licorice, dried herbs, black tea and leather. Touch of earthiness on the long finish. Medium plus body. Soft texture and very savory. Outstanding value for this quality. More please! Revisited in October 2023. Just excellent.
Oct 3rd, 2022
Wanted to love it for the price… Left me acidic though.
Wanted to love it for the price… Left me acidic though.
Jan 1st, 2022
Thanksgiving wine - brought a bottle to Thalheimer’s
Thanksgiving wine - brought a bottle to Thalheimer’s
Nov 25th, 2021
Dinner is served…. 🍷full body, long finish.. lots of black fruits.. fantastic wine!
Dinner is served…. 🍷full body, long finish.. lots of black fruits.. fantastic wine!
Nov 7th, 2021
A delightful bouquet to start of dark fruits like black cherry. Medium bodied with mild acidity. Delicious and satisfying. 
A delightful bouquet to start of dark fruits like black cherry. Medium bodied with mild acidity. Delicious and satisfying. 
Oct 24th, 2021Dark fruit but very unremarkable. Kinda bland.
Dark fruit but very unremarkable. Kinda bland.
Oct 3rd, 2021
Life is good when hanging with my sisters! Mirabeau pour bar. Great way to end the night
Life is good when hanging with my sisters! Mirabeau pour bar. Great way to end the night
Aug 26th, 2021Too early (knew that). Nice dark berries and plum. A little too tight still even after a bit of air. Good structure and medium tannins. Revisit in 5 years!
Too early (knew that). Nice dark berries and plum. A little too tight still even after a bit of air. Good structure and medium tannins. Revisit in 5 years!
Jul 15th, 2021