Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2023 750ml

Far Niente · Cabernet Sauvignon · Napa Valley 2023

Far Niente’s 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a Cabernet-led blend of 92.6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7.4% Petit Verdot, according to the winemaker description.

The winemaker note layers black cherry, black currant, dark plum, rose petal, caramel and toasted oak, followed by blackberry, spiced cherry and cassis. Fine-grained tannins and juicy acidity bring lift, with bay leaf, cocoa and sweet oak across a long, supple finish.

Winemaker Description
The 2023 Far Niente Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with vibrant aromas of black cherry, black currant, and dark plum, layered with notes of rose petal, caramel, and toasted oak. On the palate, the wine is coating and expansive, unfolding in waves of ripe blackberry, spiced cherry, and cassis. Fine-grained tannins and juicy acidity create balance and lift, while hints of bay leaf, cocoa, and sweet oak weave through the long, supple finish of juicy, spiced cherry. Blend: 92.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.4% Petit Verdot.

James Suckling · 96 Points · 2023
Deep, dark and spicy with aromas of black and red currants, graphite, potpourri, dried flowers, herbs and wet river stones. The palate is full-bodied, offering generous texture, fine-grained tannins and a long, mouthwatering finish. Great tension and purity matched by plenty of generosity.

Jeb Dunnuck · 95 Points · 2023
Rocking aromatics of ripe, sweet cassis, graphite, spring flowers, and hints of classy, spicy oak all emerge from the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon. It's medium to full-bodied, has a focused, elegant mouthfeel, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. This is an incredibly classy, satisfying, and classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that should keep for 15-20 years if well stored. Drink 2025-2045.

Wine Spectator · 94 Points · 2023
This is well-realized, with a solidly ripe core of boysenberry and blackberry pâte de fruit that’s dense yet expressive, while licorice snap, violet, cast iron and menthol notes run through. Solidly grippy, with the vintage’s succulence driving the finish. Best from 2027 through 2038.

Wine Enthusiast · 94 Points · 2023
Focused aromas of blackberry compote, plum skin, violets, and coffee drive the nose of this Cabernet. The palate delivers bright acidity balancing grippy tannic structure and flavors of baked black cherry, currant, cinnamon, tobacco, and flowers across the finish.

• Producer: Far Niente
• Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Napa Valley, California
• Blend: 92.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.4% Petit Verdot
• Size: 750ml

Dark-fruited and finely structured, with Jeb Dunnuck suggesting a 2025–2045 drinking window.