Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2015

Professional Ratings

• 95 Wine Enthusiast
  Just a dash of Petit Verdot is added to this wine, with the Cabernet Sauvigon coming from the Martin Stelling Vineyard that stands regally behind the winery. This starts off with soft aromas of cassis and red cherry, which appear on the palate that’s built by sizable tannins and texture. The richness is defined in dark chocolate, with just enough acidity to keep the mouthfeel succulent and lush.
  Editors’ Choice
• 94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Estate (composed of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot) has notions of fragrant earth, dried leaves and Chinese five spice over a core of black cherries, black currants and blueberries plus a waft of bouquet garni. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers intense, crunchy, youthful black fruits framed by fine-grained tannins and a lively backbone, finishing with an herbal lift.
• 93 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
  A classic effort, the sophisticated and seamless 2015 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon displays beautiful dark fruits and pleasing oak aromas and flavors. The wine's rich and sweet tannins pair it nicely with a well-marbled Porterhouse steak. (Tasted: November 21, 2017, San Francisco, CA)
• 92 Jeb Dunnuck
  Notes of crème de cassis, toasted spice, and sweet licorice all emerge from the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, which is based on 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot. Sweetly fruited, upfront, charming and decadently styled, with ripe tannin and moderate concentration, it’s ideal for drinking anytime over the coming decade.
• 92 James Suckling
  Lots of ripe but not overripe cabernet character with blackcurrant compote, morello cherries, vanilla, spices and dust. Fresh black fruit on the palate with a pretty acid and tannin backbone. Minerally finish. Drink now or hold.