Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, in USA, by Post & Beam (Far Niente). Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Blackcurrant, dark chocolate, vanilla, toasted oak and pairs well with Ribeye, filet mignon and lamb chops.
Michael's take
“Polished black cherry, crushed blackberry, savory cedar shaving, supple, elegant, bright and pure Napa Valley classicism.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- Post & Beam (Far Niente)
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$$$ · $50+
What to eat with Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
- Ribeye
- filet mignon
- lamb chops
- burgers (fancy)
When to open it
- Special occasion
- impress-the-guests
- gift bottle
Where to buy Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley taste like?
Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Blackcurrant, dark chocolate, vanilla, toasted oak. Acidity is medium, tannin is high and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Polished black cherry, crushed blackberry, savory cedar shaving, supple, elegant, bright and pure Napa Valley classicism.
What food goes with Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley?
Michael pairs Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley with Ribeye, filet mignon, lamb chops and burgers (fancy). It works best for Special occasion, impress-the-guests and gift bottle.
How much does Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley cost?
Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley falls in Michael's $$$$ · $50+ tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Cabernet Sauvignon Michael has poured
- Browne Cabernet Family Vineyards$$$ · $25–50
- Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignion Red Mountain$$$ · $25–50
- DeLille Metier Cabernet Sauvignon$$$$ · $50+
- Double Canyon Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon$$ · $15–25
- Post & Beam by Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon$$$$ · $50+
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