Far Niente
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Far Niente 2005 Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- Cellar Selection
- $125
A fantastic Cabernet that stuns now for authenticity and power, and should develop for many years. Despite the large production, lower than that of many first growth Bordeaux, the wine, which has tiny amounts of Cab Franc and Petit Verdot, shows classic Oakville elegance and precision. Rich in black currants, blackberries, cherries and dark chocolate, it should hit…
— S.H.
(12/1/2008)
Far Niente 2006 Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- Cellar Selection
- $125
One for the cellar. Shows a dramatic structure of firm, dusty tannins, brightened with acidity, framing complex, long and deep flavors of black currants, cassis, dark unsweetened chocolate, smoky cedar, anise and spices, undergirded by a firm minerality. Best after 2010 and through 2014, at least.
— S.H.
(12/31/2009)
Far Niente 2008 Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- $120
Shows the elegance and pedigree that this estate vineyard, in the heart of the Oakville bench, always shows. The tannins are sweet and ripe, and the wine brims with luscious blackberry, cassis and mocha flavors, accented with new oak that’s flashy, yet perfectly in keeping with the wine’s volume. Should slowly mature over the years.
— S.H.
(6/1/2011)
Far Niente 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- $115
In the wine’s youth, the aroma of new oak dominates, with that smoky, minty, spicy-char note. But in the mouth the fruit explodes in intensely ripe black currants and milk chocolate. The tannins are rich and softly complex. A complete Cabernet that is luscious now, but has the balance to develop, if you can keep your hands off it.
— S.H.
(12/15/2006)
Far Niente 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $100
Earthy, meaty and spicy-it’s what Napa Cabernet is supposed to be. Perfectly balanced, smooth and totally correct, it has cherry and chocolate in spades and lots of grip. In the end it’s all about class and performance.
— W.E.
(11/1/2000)
Far Niente 2007 Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- Cellar Selection
- $115
This is one of the most tannic Cabs Far Niente has produced in quite a while. It’s really not drinkable now, despite very complex flavors of blackberries, cherries, licorice, tobacco and plums, along with plenty of smoky new oak. Made with a few drops of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, which add perfume and flowers, it’s a wine that won’t come into its own for…
— S.H.
(6/1/2010)
Far Niente 2002 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- $110
Before you spend this much, you should know this isn’t a wine to enjoy now or even soon. It’s too tannic, too closed in. But chew on it and discover a rich core of blackberry, blueberry and cherry fruit. I don’t think it’s a classic Oakville Cab, but it should reward cellaring. Drink 2008 and beyond.
— S.H.
(10/1/2005)
Far Niente 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- Cellar Selection
- $120
Far Niente has produced a tannic, drily astringent young wine that’s nowhere near ready to drink. It’s tough as nails, with a gritty astringency that locks down the black currant and dark, unsweetened chocolate flavors. But it is a very balanced, distinguished wine that should easily negotiate the next 10 or 15 years, with proper cellaring.
— S.H.
(3/1/2008)
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