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Far Niente

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Far Niente

Located in the esteemed Napa Valley, Far Niente was established in 1885 by John Benson who made the trek to California in 1849 during the California Gold Rush. Although he was forced to close and abandon the Oakville winery from 1920-1933 due to Prohibition, in 1979 Gil Nickel purchased the winery and vineyards and transformed them. It wasn’t until builders discovered a stone with the words ‘far niente’ inscribed in it that the winery changed its name. The words are part of an Italian expression, il dolce far niente, which translates to ‘sweetness of doing nothing’ or ‘without a care.’ The winery only makes two wines, one made from Cabernet Sauvignon and another made from Chardonnay, which they have been producing since the first vintage in 1979. Far Niente sources most of their fruit from different vineyards throughout the Oakville and Coombsville appellations, and works closely with its sister wineries Nickel & Nickel, Enroute and Bella Union Winery.

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2021
7 In Stock
750ml
CT92
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2020
4 In Stock
750ml
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2018
2 In Stock
750ml
CT91
WS90
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2017
1 In Stock
1.5L
WE94
WS92
CT92
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2016
3 In Stock
750ml
WA97
WE95
JD95
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2015
4 In Stock
750ml
WE95
WA94
JS93
CT93
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2014
3 In Stock
750ml
WE94
JS93
W&S92
D92
CT92
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2013
17 In Stock
750ml
WE95
WA94
V93
JS93
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2006
13 In Stock
750ml
WE95
WA91
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2006
1 In Stock
3L
WE95
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2002
1 In Stock
750ml
NL
WA94
WS93
WE92
2000
5 In Stock
750ml
CT90
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1998
1 In Stock
750ml
CT92
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1997
12 In Stock
750ml
WE93
WS92
CT91
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1996
1 In Stock
750ml
CT93
WS91
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