Log in or create an account now and be a part of the world's largest wine site: research, rate and review wines; buy online; receive personalized recommendations.
Far Niente Winery Cabernet Sauvignon(2002)
- Winery:
- Far Niente Winery
- Varietal:
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- User Tags:
- berry, spicy, black currant, resinous, trees, red grape, cabernet sauvignon, style, color descriptors, licorice
Harvest Notes:
The growing season was mild overall, but marked by a few notable weather events, including a light spring frost, heavy rain in May during bloom, cool temperatures in
June and August and two heat spells in September. During harvest, we experienced absolutely no morning fog, and thus, no humidity. This very dry weather lasted for
a couple of weeks into early September, and was followed by hot, drying winds toward the end of the month. We hadn’t seen winds like these since 1991, which was the year of the famous Oakland fire.
Tasting Notes:
The fruit expression of this read more...
- Stephen Tanzer
- International Wine Cellar
- Issue 120, May/June 2005
- 88(+?)
- ($110) Good full ruby. Brooding, medicinal aromas of cassis and mint. Primary and grapey but round, with cassis and licorice flavors along with a light weediness. Fairly dense, even chunky, but could use a bit more sweetness and pliancy. I suspect this rather old-style cabernet will reward cellaring.
- The result is a classically structured Cabernet that is soft in texture, rich in flavor, complex and long. The wine displays the typical cassis and blackberry notes along with spicy oak aromas that have become synonymous with the Far Niente house style. Time enhances the flavors and nurtures the bottle bouquet, offering elegance, and earning Far Niente the reputation for creating age worthy wines.
