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