Description
Winemakers Notes
The 2022 Oakville Cabernet opens with captivating aromas of ripe boysenberry, black olive tapenade, and a hint of floral perfume, enhanced by subtle notes of baking spice. On the palate, this wine is refined and polished, showcasing silky tannins and juicy flavors of boysenberry, blueberry, and plum. A seamless integration of oak and baking spice elevates the experience, with the impression of sweet fruit lingering gracefully on the finish. This Cabernet is both elegant and vibrant, offering a pure expression of Oakville terroir.
Professional Reviews
97 points Tasting Panel
The 2022 Far Niente Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with an elegant perfume of mixed berries, baking spice, dried lavender and thyme open onto a full palate layered with expansive mixed berry, black tea, toasted oak and spice flavors. Focused and fresh, fine-grained tannins support the wine throughout, while the finish is silky, long and lifted.
96 points James Suckling
Refined and pure aromas of dark cherries, blackcurrants, violets and cedar. The palate is full-bodied with seamlessly integrated tannins and focused acidity, giving notes of Damson plums, graphite, mocha, dried herbs and potpourri. Very well balanced and polished. Drink or hold. (12/2024)
94 points Decanter
A blend of 92.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1.7% Petite Sirah, and 1% Petit Verdot, this wine was aged for 17 months in French oak (65% new, 35% once-used). On the nose, mineral-saline notes and pretty herbal aromas shine seamlessly into a smooth and sweet entry with a bright, herbal Cabernet lift. The ripe tannins and fresh fruit flesh provide balance and structure, producing a dry, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from select vineyards in Rutherford, Calistoga, and St. Helena, resulting in a polished and harmonious blend that highlights the unique qualities of each site. (JC, 01/2025)
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