2008 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

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Tasting notes
Score 88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2011

Bright ruby-red. Aromatic nose combines cherry, currant, chocolate, flowers and fresh herbs lifted by a note of spearmint oil. The juicy palate adds some tobacco and resiny spices to the mix, with a peppery quality contributing energy. The dusty, firm-edged tannins reminded me a bit of 2006, but this has better fruit.

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Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

89
89/100

Robert Parker

88
88/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Robert Parker, Dec 2010

Composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, this dense ruby/purple-colored 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon possesses a slightly muted, restrained set of aromatics (cedar and black currants), but the wine kicks in on the palate. Medium to full-bodied with an elegant style, it is an attractive, stylish Cabernet Sauvignon that appears to be slightly over-priced. Tel. (707) 944-2861; Fax (707) 944-2312

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Far Niente
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Colour

Red

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Dry

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