Far Niente - Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (750ml)
Price: $225.99
Producer | Far Niente |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Subregion | Oakville |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2018 |
Sku | 3303 |
Far Niente Description
Aromas of mixed berry, chocolate, light earth and licorice lead into a full entry, with mixed berry flavors, a lush 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.
Wine Enthusiast: 96 Points
An outstanding vintage of a beautiful wine, this includes 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec. Tobacco, sage, cedar and pencil shaving contrast well against a foundation of rich, layered red fruit, from currant to cherry, and well integrated specks of peppery, spicy oak. Enjoy from 2028–2038.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Bottled is mostly from the Stelling Vineyard, with contributions from Sullenger, plus a bit of Malbec and Petit Verdot from Airshow Vineyard on Oakville Cross Road. The final blend is 90.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.6% Petit Verdot and 2.7% Malbec, all aged 20 months in 70% new French oak. Cedar, cherries, black cherries, cassis and subtle sage shadings all appear on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is fleshy and supple, pretty soft and ready to go, but with just enough velvety tannins on the finish to suggest moderate ageability.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Creamed plum and blackberry notes glide through this plush and alluring red, while subtle loam, bay leaf and sweet tobacco accents fill in along the way, with a nice iron twang at the end. Approachable already, but there's no rush. Drink now through 2032.
James Suckling: 92 Points
Fresh-currant, pine, mocha and licorice aromas on the nose. Praline, too. It’s medium-bodied with firm, sleek tannins. Silky and juicy. Try from 2022.