The Winery Far Niente of Oakville of California

Winery Far Niente
The winery offers 9 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.5.
This estate is part of the Far Niente Family of Wines.
It is ranked in the top 27 of the estates of California.
It is located in Oakville in the region of California

The Winery Far Niente is one of the world's great estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in of Oakville to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the heart of the Napa Valley wine region in the town of Oakville, California, the Far Niente estate is a true gem of the American wine industry that every wine lover must discover. Founded in 1885 and having journeyed through time with grace and elegance, the estate stands out for its exceptional wines, historical heritage, and breathtaking landscapes. Upon arrival at the estate, one is immediately welcomed by a majestic driveway lined with palm trees and pines, leading to a stunning Victorian-style house that houses the cellar and production facilities. The property is surrounded by expansive vineyards, where one can observe the growing vines in the shadow of Mount Veeder. The Far Niente estate has specialized in the production of two types of wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, a robust, aromatic red wine, and Napa Valley Chardonnay, a delicate, subtly flavored white wine. The wines of the Far Niente estate are renowned for their superior quality, and the cellar has received numerous accolades from wine critics for their complexity, balance, and aging potential. A visit to the Far Niente estate is a true experience. Visitors can enjoy a wine tasting in their exquisite tasting room overlooking the vineyards, or take a guided tour of the historic cellars, where one can discover the wine production process and admire the oak barrels where the wines are aged to perfection. The Far Niente estate is also committed to sustainable practices. It was the first wine estate to introduce a floating solar installation, and it is very active in promoting biodiversity in its vineyards.

Top Winery Far Niente wines

Looking for the best Winery Far Niente wines in Oakville among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Far Niente wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Far Niente wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Far Niente

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Far Niente

How Winery Far Niente wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of pasta carbonara, pumpkin and tuna gratin or light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Far Niente

On the nose the white wine of Winery Far Niente. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Far Niente. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Far Niente

  • 2004With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.42/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Far Niente.

  • Chardonnay

Discovering the wine region of Oakville

The wine region of Oakville is located in the region of Napa Valley of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Schrader or the Domaine Schrader produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Oakville are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Oakville often reveals types of flavors of cherry, dried herbs or cigar and sometimes also flavors of bell pepper, green bell pepper or baking spice.

In the mouth of Oakville is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 251 estates and châteaux in the of Oakville, producing 498 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Oakville go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top red wines of Winery Far Niente

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Far Niente

How Winery Far Niente wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of autumn beef bourguignon, sauté of lamb with curry or spanish omelette.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Far Niente

On the nose the red wine of Winery Far Niente. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Far Niente. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Far Niente

  • 2017With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Far Niente.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Far Niente

Planning a wine route in the of Oakville? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Far Niente.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

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