Upgrade Your Dinner Party Rotation with Our Winemakers' Favorite Winter Wines

Round out your dinner party rotation, gather your friends and pull some corks …

Whether dressing up a date night table or adding a cozy note to a loungy night at home, these three Napa Valley Cabernets will warm your table – and palate – all winter long. From Nicole's wine pick for weekend Tahoe getaways to Joe Harden’s top pairing for slow-braised ribs (and a slow-simmering side of Hitchcock), three of our Far Niente Family of Wineries & Vineyards winemakers share their favorite winter wine recommendations.

The Epitome of Winter Elegance and Nicole’s Après-Everything Wine: 2019 Far Niente Oakville Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon.

How it Tastes: Rich and satiny, with fragrant blackberry, cocoa and spice and a finish that lingers long after your last sip.

“We love to enjoy Far Niente Cabernet up in the mountains at Lake Tahoe. With wine in hand, a toasty fire going, a nice piece of dark chocolate and good friends to laugh with, I can’t imagine a better winter evening. Or, a better way to warm up after a day of fun in the snow!” – Nicole Marchesi, Far Niente Winemaker

The Small-Batch Calistoga Cabernet that Radiates Power, Finesse and a Sense of Place:2018 Nickel & Nickel Kenefick Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

How it Tastes: Concentrated dark fruit flavors, with notes of tobacco and spice framed by broad, coating tannins.

Pair this single-vineyard Cabernet with hearty braised short ribs – or a wood-burning fire while streaming a classic thriller – and let me know what you think!” – Joe Harden, Nickel & Nickel Winemaker

The Artfully Crafted Cabernet You’ll Pour for Date Nights Out and Game Nights In (and book club, that last-minute dinner party, and more): 2018 Bella Union Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

How it Tastes: Lush dark berry fruit and dusty-cocoa accents on a full, velvety palate.

“This is artfully crafted Cabernet that embodies the Napa Valley in a glass, and it's my favorite fireside wine, not to mention a delicious way to transform an ordinary Tuesday night into something special. – Brooke Price, Bella Union Winemaker

Looking for more masterfully crafted Cabernets to warm up your collection? You'll love adding these bottles to your winter wine rotation.

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