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Date Printed: 5/21/2013
Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
 (search item no. 93060)
collectible wine

Wine Enthusiast rating: 92 points
PRICE ON 5/21/2013: $115.00

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2009 Wine Spectator rating: 92 points
2008 Wine Enthusiast rating: 95 points
2007 The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
2007 Wine Enthusiast rating: 93 points
2007 Wine & Spirits rating: 93 points
2006 Wine Enthusiast rating: 95 points
2006 The Wine News rating: 94 points
2006 The Wine Advocate rating: 91 points
2005 Wine Enthusiast rating: 96 points
2005 The Wine News rating: 96 points
2002 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
2001 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
2001 Wine Enthusiast rating: 91 points
1997 Wine Spectator rating: 95 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 Aromas of very dark fruit, black currant, dark chocolate, dust/earth, vanillan and perfume are layered behind the ripeness. The wine provides a big and full entry, yet the tannins are balanced and have any underlying silkiness. On the palate, ripe cassis and spice mingle with well-integrated oak and evolve into a lingering fruit-driven finish.

Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot
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About Far Niente Winery:

 One of California's oldest wineries, Far Niente was founded in 1885 by world traveler and entrepreneur, John Benson. The winery flourished until Prohibition, at which time it was abandoned and fell into complete disrepair. The stately stone shell of a winery was purchased in 1979 by Gil Nickel, as part of his quest to create a world class wine estate in the Napa Valley. During restoration, the original name, Far Niente, romantically translated to "without a care," was found carved in stone on the front of the building, where it remains to this day.