Brand: Far Niente
Producer: Far Niente Winery
Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Napa Valley, California
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Full-bodied, refined and age-worthy Napa Valley Cabernet
ABV: Typically 14.5% in recent vintages.
Ratings: Ratings vary by vintage. Recent examples include 2023 – 96 Points James Suckling, 95 Jeb Dunnuck, 94 Wine Enthusiast; 2022 – 97 Tasting Panel, 96 James Suckling, 94 Decanter, 94 Wine Enthusiast; 2021 – 96 James Suckling, 94 Jeb Dunnuck, 92 Wine Advocate, 92 Wine Spectator.
Description:
A sophisticated Napa Valley Cabernet with concentrated blackberry, cassis, black cherry, dark plum and blueberry, layered with graphite, cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate, baking spice and toasted oak. Full-bodied yet polished, with fine-grained tannins, balanced acidity and a long, elegant finish. Far Niente Cabernet is known for combining rich Napa fruit with structure and refinement, making it approachable with proper aeration while also offering excellent aging potential.
Pairing Recommendation:
Excellent with Prime Ribeye, Prime NY Strip, beef tenderloin, braised short ribs, rack of lamb or aged cheeses. For Midtown Provisions, pair with a Prime Ribeye.
Serve: 60–65°F. For a younger vintage, allow approximately 45–60 minutes to breathe before serving.
