2017 Far Niente Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon [1.5L], Oakville

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Our highest expression of estate-grown Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon epitomizes Far Niente's style of power and grace. This 1.5-Liter magnum is dark, supple and ideally sized for entertaining.

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Production Notes

The heart of this wine comes from the Martin Stelling Vineyard around the producer’s property in Oakville and it contains small amounts of Petit Verdot and Malbec. Smooth edges of tannin and oak melt away on the succulent palate, allowing layers of plum, berry and dark chocolate to impress. —V.B.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of mixed berry, chocolate, light earth and licorice lead into a full entry, with mixed berry flavors, a velvety mid-palate and a great backbone of coating, age-able tannin. Mouthwatering plum and blackberry flavors follow all the way through to the end. Layers of toasted oak are well integrated, adding structure and support to the ripe fruit flavors.

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

2017

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation

Oakville

Harvest Date

October 2-27, 2017

Aging

17 months in French oak (68% new, 32% once-used)

Alcohol %

14.5

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