Far Niente
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Martin Stelling Vineyard"
Oakville AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 115
Vintage: 2010
Far Niente
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
5 cases produced
Description
The Martin Stelling Vineyard in Oakville has been the source of Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon since the first vintage in 1982.
This particular Cabernet offering is a one-of-a-kind blend of some of our favorite blocks of Stelling, including a small section of our estate Petit Verdot. Classic aromas of cassis and perfume are followed by notes of blackberry and boysenberry. Rich, black fruit and dark chocolate on the palate lead into lush, melting tannins.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.65000
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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Nicole Marchesi
Winemaker, Far Niente
I got my hands dirty in the cellar and lab at several internships before coming to Far Niente, where I started as enologist and then became assistant winemaker, and now winemaker. I’ve essentially grown up working with Far Niente’s vineyards in Coombsville and Oakville.
Country born: United States
Education: I received a B.S. in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis and had internships in Sonoma and New Zealand. I consider my incredible colleagues and team at Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel, Dolce and EnRoute my mentors.
Years in the wine industry: 8 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
I believe that great winemaking begins in the vineyard. I work collaboratively with our viticulturist to grow great grapes. My job in the winery is to capture what each vineyard and block has to offer. Each wine lot is like a puzzle piece that needs to be assembled so that the final product is a harmonious blend which expresses both place and vintage, while staying true to the Far Niente house style.
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| Mount Veeder Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 8 (2004) | |
| Napa Wine Company | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Rockcairn Vineyard | 8 (2004) |
| Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery | 2002 | Petit Verdot/Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Black and Blue | 8 (2004) |
| Paoletti Estates Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Lilia's Special Cuvee | 8 (2004) |
| Artesa Winery | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bookends Blend | 4 (2000) |
| Corison Winery | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Kronos Vineyard, Cordon | 4 (2000) |
| David Arthur Vineyards | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | General Rutherford's Red | 4 (2000) |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 1998 | Syrah (70%), Insignia (Cabernet Sauvignon 24%%, Merlot 6%) | Napa Valley | 4 (2000) | |
| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Domeniconi Reserve | 4 (2000) |
| Swanson Vineyards | 1998 | Table Wine | Napa Valley | LaTiDa | 4 (2000) |
| Cardinale | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon Blend | Napa Valley | 3 (1999) | |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) | Stags Leap District | Reserve | 3 (1999) |
| Domaine Charbay Winery and Distillery | Distillers' Port | Napa Valley | Single-Barrel Release | 3 (1999) | |
| S. Anderson Vineyard | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Premiere Reserve Richard Chambers Vineyard | 3 (1999) |
Winery Distribution
Far Niente is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Far Niente)