Tasting with Far Niente Winery January 23rd
We’ll have delicious bites to complement the wines. This will be a formal sit-down tasting. Reservations must be paid in advance.
WINE SELECTION
1-Far Niente 2023 Chardonnay Napa Valley Tasting Panel 97 Rating $49.99 bottle and by the six pack $45.00 bottle The combination of Carneros' maritime climate and the volcanic soils of Coombsville lends a hand in creating one of the most deluxe Chardonnays our team has had the pleasure of tasting. Augmented by sweet vanilla cream, elderflower, and white cherry, the mouthfeel is exquisitely graceful, and notes of key lime, herbed lemon, and luscious ripe pineapple are opulent to the end. Aged sur lie in French oak barrels.
2-Post & Beam 2023 Chardonnay Carneros Napa Valley Tasting Panel 93 Rating $29.99 bottle and by the six pack $25.00 bottle Aromas of rich golden apple and vanilla bean lead to toasty oak, lemon zest, and salty minerality. Vibrant acidity is a focal point on the palate, along with a refreshing bright and clean finish
3-Nickel & Nickel 2023 Chardonnay Truchard Vineyard Carneros Napa Valley James Suckling 94 Rating $39.99 bottle and by the six pack $35.00 bottle The freshness and pure fruit flavors of this generous wine ring clear as a bell. Crisp green apples, Bosc pears and subtle oak spices like vanilla bean and toasted almonds fill the palate. While medium-bodied, it feels full and generous and has a lingering finish. Drink now or hold.
4-Post & Beam 2024 Pinot Noir Tasting Panel 95 Rating $29.99 bottle and by the six pack $25.00 bottle An instant engagement with the soil, surrounded by tobacco and fresh basil. This is a Pinot Noir with a style all its own. Deep notes of roasted coffee amplify ripe, brambly blackberry and black cherry. White-peppered cedar and a stand-up structure are noteworthy.
5-Post & Beam 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Tasting Panel 95 Rating $39.99 bottle and by the six pack $35.00 bottle Richly appointed, with dark blue and purple fruit and a plush mouthfeel. Notes of plum liqueur and fresh roasted coffee grace the palate. Dark chocolate and anise entwine in the wine’s well-defined structure and satin lined tannins. Spiced red tea and sandalwood engage with chocolate notes on the finish.
6-Nickel & Nickel 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon John C. Sullenger Vineyard Napa Valley Tasting Panel 99 Rating $99.99 bottle and by the six pack $80.00 bottle Dried lavender and mulberry are fine contenders for attention. This fragrant and well-tempered red shows restraint amidst its broad, generous demeanor. Licorice, leather, soy sauce, and purple plum weave through a mineral core to a most elegant finish.
7-Far Niente 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Tasting Panel 97 Rating $99.99 bottle and by the six pack $85.00 bottle Grapes sourced from Rutherford, Calistoga, St. Helena, and the winery’s home in Oakville, this 17-month French oak-aged red is as elegant as it is emotive. Blackberry and clove-spiced cedar lines the mouth, erupting with graphite and espresso. Finely grained tannins adhere to dusty plum and lavender. Impeccably balanced and complex.