Oakville
2019 Far Niente Cave Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville
Oakville
2019 Far Niente Cave Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville
- 98 pointsWine Enthusiast
- 95 pointsWine Advocate
- 94 pointsJames Suckling
- 92 pointsWine Spectator
Cave Collection wines are cellared in ideal conditions and released annually on allocation. Highly sought after and limited, the 2019 vintage opens with espresso, blueberry and...
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The Details
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
Aging
20 months in French oak (70% new, 30% once-used)
Skin Contact
15 days, average
Harvest Dates
September 25 - October 10, 2019
Release Date
Fall 2022
Winemaker
Nicole Marchesi
Rain, mild summer, and ideal ripening in 2019.
The 2019 growing season began with late spring rains during flowering and fruit set. Cover crops between the vines flourished, putting rich nutrients into our soils. Our fruit set itself was lighter than usual, resulting in exceptional concentration and retention of flavor and aromas in our clusters. Mild fall temperatures allowed fruit to mature fully, without being overly tannic nor overly ripe. 2019 was an excellent vintage overall that will continue to impress wine lovers and collectors for years to come.
Far Niente Cave Collection
Designed for those who relish in the sensory pleasures of age-worthy wines, Cave Club shipments feature current and library vintages of Far Niente’s iconic Cabernet Sauvignons.
Capturing a sense of place in Napa Valley’s famed Oakville.
Oakville is prized for its gravelly, volcanic soils, and enjoys the warmth of mountain-hugged valley and the cooling influence of the bay. These conditions combine to create Cabernet Sauvignons with elegant fruit flavors and supple tannins.
Harvested from Martin Stelling Vineyard
Situated behind Far Niente’s historic winery against the western hills of Oakville, this vineyard is named for Martin Stelling, the estate’s previous owner, who presided over what was considered the most extensive, elite vineyard in the world, including most of modern-day Oakville. Known for its richness and structure, yet remarkable finesse, both Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel source from Stelling to craft their stunning Cabernets. Surrounded by the famed To Kalon, Martha’s Vineyard, and Harlan Estate, this historic vineyard began its latest replanting in 2022 with the guidance of renowned consultants Thomas Rivers Brown and Garrett Buckland to ensure it remains a pinnacle of Napa Valley winemaking.
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98 Points
Wine Enthusiast
“Nicely restrained, like luxe dark chocolate, this well-balanced and brooding wine shows Far Niente at the top of its game, wrapping fine-grained tannins around superb cassis, black-cherry and blueberry flavors that will expand and gain complexity with time. ”
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