february 2026
february 2026
Dear Collector,
Winter invites re ection. At Far Niente, it is a season devoted to evaluating the past vintage and honoring the decisions that shape our most collectible wines.
This Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon represents the pinnacle of our estate program. Layered, expressive, and built for longevity, it is a wine that embraces time as an essential ingredient, offering rewards not only now, but for years to come.
Thank you for your continued commitment to collecting and preserving these wines alongside us.
Sincerely,
Nicole Marchesi
far niente winemaker
2023 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon
oakville, napa valley
Bright, pure aromas of mixed berry, boysenberry, plum, and black cherry, lifted by subtle hints of anise, cassis, and baking spice. On the palate, the wine is polished and silky, showcasing concentrated dark berry avors wrapped in velvety tannins. The oak is seamlessly integrated, adding gentle spice and depth. A long, graceful nish lingers with ripe fruit and a touch of sweet licorice.
APPELLATION
Oakville, Napa Valley
VARIETALS
98.7% Cabernet Sauvignon
1.3% Malbec
AGING
20 months in French oak (70% new, 30% once-used)
HARVEST DATES
October 17 –November 2, 2023
WINEMAKER Nicole Marchesi
VICE PRESIDENT OF WINEMAKING Andrew Delos
VINEYARD
The Martin Stelling Vineyard, located behind the winery in Oakville, is the cornerstone of Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon. Planted on some of the most beautiful, gravelly loam soil in the Napa Valley, the vineyard uniformly produces wines with supple tannins, bright, forward fruit, and beautiful tannin structure.
HARVEST
The 2023 growing season opened with an unusually cold, wet winter that carried well into early spring, bringing cooler temperatures and more rainfall than the region had experienced in years. Budbreak occurred later than normal, and mild weather through June further slowed vine development. The valley did not see its rst triple-digit day until July 1, and although temperatures warmed through August, cumulative Growing Degree Days remained below the long-term average, keeping harvest roughly two weeks behind. These steady, moderate conditions ultimately proved ideal, allowing for extended hang time in our Cabernet vineyards. Flavors, color, and tannins matured gradually and evenly, achieving exceptional balance. Harvest in our Oakville estate vineyards began in mid-October and concluded just after Halloween, yielding fruit of outstanding purity and re nement.
