Far Niente - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (1.5L)
Price: $314.95
Producer | Far Niente |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Subregion | Napa Valley |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2017 |
Sku | 04433 |
Far Niente Description
This 1.5-Liter magnum is dark, supple and ideally sized for entertaining.
Our finest interpretation of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, this new Cabernet marries fruit from select St. Helena, Rutherford and Calistoga vineyards with our home vineyard in Oakville. This wine is like silk on the palate, with a dark cherry core and fine-grained tannins that make it smooth and mouthwatering.
Tasting Notes: Aromas of boysenberry and dark cherry with bright floral accents and subtle toasted oak rise from the glass. Silky upon entry, lush boysenberry and cherry flavors fill the palate, along with hints of dusty earth, spice and oak. The tannins are smooth and refined, and the finish long and juicy
Vineyard Notes: The wine combines select vineyards in Rutherford, Calistoga and St. Helena that complement our home in Oakville and embody our long-established house style. Cabernet has been a hallmark of Far Niente’s winemaking program beginning with its very first vintage in 1982. The marriage of these diverse vineyard sites has allowed us to craft our finest expression of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine exemplifies our nearly four decades of mastery in growing and making Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vinous Media: 92 Points
Far Niente's 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is a gorgeous wine that captures all the natural radiance of the year. Super-ripe red cherry, mint, cedar, tobacco, spice and star anise give this wine striking exoticism and tons of character. Pliant and inviting, the 2017 is impeccably balanced. Best of all, it will drink well upon release. -- Antonio Galloni
Wine Advocate: 92 Points
The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Bottled is blended of 95.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.25% Petit Verdot and 0.25% Malbec. Deep purple-black colored, it has pronounced black currant pastilles, black cherry compote and red currant preserves notes with touches of dried herbs, unsmoked cigars and fallen leaves plus a waft of cedar. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm texture of grainy tannins and oodles of freshness supporting the muscular black fruit, finishing with an herbal lift.