2014 Far Niente Cave Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville

2014 Far Niente Cave Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville

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SKU: 001-CCS146

A spice and berry perfume, rich entry and fine-grained tannins make this limited-release Cave Collection vintage both immediately approachable and 100% cellar-worthy. 

Far Niente
001-CCS146
Wine Enthusiast
94
Production Notes
Sourced largely from the Martin Stelling Vineyard, this is a supple, soft wine, with refined tannins. A zippy nose of rose and spice scents paves the way for more powerful leather saddle, cedar and black tea elements. Its fruit is wild and brambly, recalling blackberry and dark cherry with enviable succulence. —V.B.
Tasting Notes
The 2014 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon opens with beautifully lifted spice and black fruit aromatics—clove, anise, black cherry and blackberry—layered with a hint of rich oak. A round, supple entry leads to a silky, smooth midpalate. Cassis, clove, and toasted oak complement the black and red fruit flavors. Fine-grained, age-worthy tannins provide structure to the dark, juicy finish.
Vineyard Notes
The Martin Stelling Vineyard, located behind the winery in Oakville, is the cornerstone of Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon. Planted on some of the most beautiful, gravelly loam soil in the Napa Valley, the vineyard uniformly produces wines with supple tannins, bright, forward fruit, and beautiful tannin structure.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2014
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Oakville
Harvest Date
September 23 – October 16, 2014
Aging
17 months in French oak (72% new, 28% once-used)
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Enthusiast
94

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