Far Niente

Napa Valley

2009 Far Niente Napa Valley Chardonnay
NOV 11 Pale golden, yellow flowers and fruits, popcorn, good acidity, but would suit higher acidity very nicely, balanced and long. 90

2005 Far Niente Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
NOV 09 Deep ruby with thin purple rim, some smoke, a bit closed, seems elegant underneath. Good fruit intensity, medium body, ripe tannins and good acidity, long aftertaste. 89

2002 Far Niente Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
NOV 13 Ruby. Fruity, cassis, some figs, leather, lovely and starting to mature nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, lovely balance, refreshing and long. 93

2002 Far Niente Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
DEC 09 Deep ruby, liquorice, cassis, leather, coffee and floral notes of roses and violets and some spices. Soft and ripe tannins, quite soft attack and elegant, fresh acidity, balanced and a long finish. A very elegant Napa. 93

2002 Far Niente Oakville Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
NOV 09 Dark ruby, different cab, some spices and roses, quite floral over blackcurrants and cigars, some coffee in the back. Soft and elegant structure, good acidity and mature tannins, very delicate finish. Drinks well now, can keep. 91

2002 Far Niente Oakville Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon
NOV 09 Deep ruby, coffee, mocha, some berries in the back, very closed. Nice body and intensity, clean fruit, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, long finish. Will keep longer. 91

1990 Far Niente Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
JUN 10 Ruby, garnet rim, leather, bell peppers, intense, cassis, oak, cigars, coffee, developing nicely, some prunes behind. High of ripe tannins, fresh acidity, very complex, lacks a bit of finesse, autumn leafy notes, a bit short finish. 88