re: Wine question - Far Niente Cab 2007

Far Niente is really a great old school style Napa Cabernet. They are not out there to make this super ripe alcoholic wine that Robert Parker will give a 98-100 point rating to. They really stick towards making a Cab true to the style of what Oakville is. I truly believe now or next year will be way to early to drink it. Obviously not being a person to buy top flight wines at that price, your ability to cellar the wine for a super extended period may not available. By not keeping the wine at a controlled temperature and rotated will take away from the 20 year estimated life span of the product. Honestly, I would save that bottle for an anniversary or something down the road and give it a few more years of aging, with the minimum being around 3-5 year range. The extra time will still allow the fruit to be forward but mellow out the tight tannins in the wine. The 2007 vintage made wines that do drink well early but this wine will be that much better with just a little rest. Keep an eye on it and make sure it stays in a dark place like your closet laying on its side where artificial light won't have its way with the wine either.