Decades of expertise have made Far Niente a master of Napa Valley winemaking—where world-class vineyards meet exacting harvest and vinification. Known for its luxurious Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, the winery delivers a refined house style that consistently captures the essence of vineyard and vintage, from our iconic Chardonnay to our celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2022 Far Niente Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with an elegant perfume of mixed berries, baking spice, dried lavender and thyme open onto a full palate layered with expansive mixed berry, black tea, toasted oak and spice flavors. Focused and fresh, fine-grained tannins support the wine throughout, while the finish is silky, long and lifted.
Blend: 92.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1.7% Petit Sirah, 1% Petite Verdot
97 Tasting Panel Made with grapes sourced from Rutherford, Calistoga, St. Helena, and the winery's home in Oakville that aged 17 months in French oak, this impeccably balanced and complex red is as elegant as it is emotive. Blackberry and clove-spiced cedar line the mouth, erupting with graphite and espresso. Finely grained tannins adhere to dusty plum and lavender.
96 James Suckling Refined and pure aromas of dark cherries, blackcurrants, violets and cedar. The palate is full-bodied with seamlessly integrated tannins and focused acidity, giving notes of Damson plums, graphite, mocha, dried herbs and potpourri. Very well balanced and polished.
94 Decanter A blend of 92.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1.7% Petite Sirah, and 1% Petit Verdot, this wine was aged for 17 months in French oak (65% new, 35% once-used). On the nose, mineral-saline notes and pretty herbal aromas shine seamlessly into a smooth and sweet entry with a bright, herbal Cabernet lift. The ripe tannins and fresh fruit flesh provide balance and structure, producing a dry, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from select vineyards in Rutherford, Calistoga, and St. Helena, resulting in a polished and harmonious blend that highlights the unique qualities of each site.
92 Wilford Wong of Wine.com The 2022 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and expressive. This wine excels with aromas and flavors of ripe blackberries, cassis, oak, and fragrant spices. Try it with grilled lamb chops. (Tasted: November 6, 2024, San Francisco, CA)
