Far Niente Winery

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007

Big Opus One fan. So far I find most ‘07’s to not be as great as the wine reviewers predicted. Still very good though. — 7 years ago

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Susan Sangiacomo

Susan Sangiacomo

Seems like the wine reviewers thought 2007 was supposed to be a fantastic vintage. I’m not finding that with some of the usual wines I drink. The 2007’s aren’t living up to the hype the (originally anyway) received. The opposite for me is the ‘11’s. Not rated well in general, but I’ve had some 11’s that I preferred over many other vintages from the same producer. Maybe I need to have the ‘11 Opus One and compare.
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

The 07 was my favorite, probably because it was the least Bordeauxish Opus I’ve had, not into those Dominus styled wines.
Susan Sangiacomo

Susan Sangiacomo

Maybe that’s why. I like the Bordeauxish Opus style. Even though I drink mostly CA cabs, I prefer the old world blends.

Hartford Court

Far Coast Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Sonoma Coast showing deeper, darker and more earthy fruit than the Russian River here....very "Oregundian".... — 8 years ago

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14 Hands Winery

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

I love it because its juicy and easy to swallow. No bite, just pleasant. So far this is my favorite. — 8 years ago

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2004

12 year old wine on our 4th year anniversary. It has been a wonderful journey so far and I'm sure the best has yet to come. Never been happier.
— 9 years ago

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay

By far my favorite wine! Bright cherries delicious! — 10 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

I'm going to come clean, I'm not a huge Caymus fan. It's by no means a bad wine - far from it - but I've always felt they blend their Cab with too much Zin. I could be wrong on that account, but I don't think I am. Still, a nice brooding nose of dark red and blue fruit, with a touch of candied fruit and wet earth. — 10 years ago

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Rockford

Basket Press Barossa Valley Shiraz 2011

2011 drinking very nicely, albeit far too early for BP — 10 years ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Far niente is very bold nickel and nickel is smooth and silver oak is perfect haha — 10 years ago

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1978

Bought a case originally at $22/bottle. Still have 5 left. Knock on wood, not a bad bottle so far! — 12 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Wow had this one at Caymus and it’s by far the best wine. You could even tell a distinct difference between it and their normal release. — 7 years ago

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Mylène Bru

Far-Ouest Coteaux du Languedoc Grenache Blend 2014

Classic unfined, unfiltered with just a hint of funk. — 8 years ago

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay

my fave white so far — 8 years ago

Far Niente Winery

Dolce Napa Valley Sémillon Blend

Utc valentines dinner cafe Annie — 8 years ago

J. Lohr

Seven Oaks Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

One of the best I've had so far, smooth, full bodied, an favorite. — 9 years ago

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

NI
9.0

Acceptable vintage but not comparable to 1990 vintage and far from 1982 — 9 years ago

Dolce Winery

Late Harvest Napa Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2003

I'm told this is from the guys who make Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel. It's the essence of pure apricot in a bottle, but lively, bathed in the honey part of honeydew melon. Lighter on its feet than it has any right to be. Outstanding. Thanks, Ronnie! — 9 years ago

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LM Segal

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Perfect right out of a cellar, was gone before it could go into the ice bucket. No stickiness even as it warmed up.
Peter Hladun

Peter Hladun

Nice! Thanks for the feedback
LM Segal

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Anything for a fellow cork dork!

Penfolds

Bin 28 Kalimna South Australia Shiraz 2010

Dark ruby /purple in color with a purple rim.
Meduim to full bodied with gorgeous legs.
Beautiful on the nose with blueberries, blackberries, cherries, nutmeg, vanilla, white pepper and candy.

Smooth on palate with blackberries, dark currants, plums, raisins, oak ,vanilla, cola chocolate and black pepper.

Dry finish with dark berries, peppercorn and voluptuous tannins.

What a wonderful wine. Very recommended. The best Australian Shiraz I had so far.
Can be had by itself or with grilled meats.

This Shiraz spent 12 months in American oak barrels and aged beautifully.
WA 92.

14.5% alcohol by volume.
— 10 years ago

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Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1983

83 vintage was showing strong tannin still... Lovely wine, everything there but definitely in to secondary flavour characteristics. Even this far back Pontet-Canet was punching above it's 5th growth status. #mtlwinethrowdown — 10 years ago

Cupcake Vineyards

Moscato d'Asti

Favorite so far. Great anytime! Yummy and sweet and refreshing. — 7 years ago

Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1993

Coravin with lowest expectations was the highlight after 1 hr glass decant. Dense, full-bodied, dominated by sweet oak and cedar. Creme de cassis and Asian spice. Far better than expected. - Robbie’s, London — 8 years ago

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Bret Barker

Bret Barker

Huge fan of leoville Barton. They may not make a 100 rated wine but consistently solid. They last forever and well priced.

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2015

First time trying the '15s and it's as great as always. This is definitely a decent amount more brawny and ripe than the '14s but still identifiable as a Lapierre wine. That said, I'm still not the biggest fan of most of these '15's so far, they are too hot and ripe and don't really fit the profile of what I want from most Beaujolais. This is still pretty good on its own merits though. Day 1 it was closed and not giving up very much but on this morning, Day 2, it's come around and opened up quite a bit. Ripe, juicy strawberry and raspberry red fruit, tart rhubarb, wild violet, smoky gravel minerality, with a nice briny, almost gamey salinity underscoring things a bit. Nice medium (+) acid, medium (-) body with a great, soft texture. Just a touch of fine, supple tannic grip. There a bit of brett and VA but they're in balance rather than being a faulty distraction; the VA helps give a little extra lift, if anything. Will try another bottle after some more time has passed because even though it's good now it honestly still needs to come together a bit more; it seemed almost still slightly bottle shocked when I first opened it yesterday. If you're opening one soon I'd recommend giving it a little air to let it unfurl. — 9 years ago

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Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir

Pinot with a punch. In my view one of the finest California Pinots by far. — 9 years ago

Bella Union Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Nice Rutherford Cab from the people of Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel. Rich dark fruit and lingering silky tannins. — 10 years ago

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Ryan Carey

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Nice. Haven't had this yet

Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1987

Bryan Garcia
9.2

So much 🐴🍂✏️🚬 ! Nice to have an "off vintage" in pristine condition. Far from a blockbuster but delicious, soft, and very easy to drink. #birthyear — 10 years ago

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Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Very smooth. This is by far the best Pinots I've ever had. — 11 years ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 1998

There is nothing to compare the history nor the unbelievable taste of the the Dom!!! By far one of my all time favorite bottles of true Champagne. — 13 years ago

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Jeffrey Stebbins

Jeffrey Stebbins

Remember if it's not from Champagne, France it's not really champage, it's just bubbly wine.