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Wine question - Far Niente Cab 2007
Posted on 3/23/12 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 3/23/12 at 2:36 pm
Tigah in LA and others, I have possession of only one bottle Far Niente Cabernet, Oakvile 2007. Online values and reviews take this beyond my range of experience.
Multi-part question: 1) do I drink it now? or 2) hold it to drink in a few years because it is expected to age well? or 3) trade it for several bottles of cab or malbec in my normal range of exerience ($10 -$20/bottle).
Multi-part question: 1) do I drink it now? or 2) hold it to drink in a few years because it is expected to age well? or 3) trade it for several bottles of cab or malbec in my normal range of exerience ($10 -$20/bottle).
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Posted on 3/23/12 at 2:46 pm to Benchwarmer
DRINK IT!!!
Posted on 3/23/12 at 2:47 pm to Benchwarmer
The wine retailed for $125 when it was released. The retail price has actually gone down since then. At present it can be found at most wine shops that carry it for around $95.
As for when to drink it, the window on that particular wine is about 20 years, assuming it is stored in perfect conditions. In normal conditions I'd say it will have a life of about 12-15 years.
Right now it would be drinkable, but definitely in the early stages of its drinkability. From now and for the next 7-8 years will be the opitmum drinking window.
p.s. This is me, Tigah in L.A. I shortened my name.
p.p.s. Here's Robert Parker's review of the wine fwiw:
As for when to drink it, the window on that particular wine is about 20 years, assuming it is stored in perfect conditions. In normal conditions I'd say it will have a life of about 12-15 years.
Right now it would be drinkable, but definitely in the early stages of its drinkability. From now and for the next 7-8 years will be the opitmum drinking window.
p.s. This is me, Tigah in L.A. I shortened my name.
p.p.s. Here's Robert Parker's review of the wine fwiw:
quote:
The finest Cabernet Sauvignon I have ever tasted from Far Niente may be the 2007 Estate. Its dense purple color is accompanied by fragrant aromatics of creme de cassis, spice box, underbrush, and forest floor. Voluptuously-textured and full-bodied with superb purity and depth as well as a layered, complete finish, this terrific wine should be drinkable before the 2006 vintage, but age as long 20-25+ years. Rating: 93 points
This post was edited on 3/23/12 at 2:51 pm
Posted on 3/23/12 at 2:48 pm to Benchwarmer
That is an excellent cab in the $100 range. Should be good until 2020, if stored appropriately. Whether you should drink now, how much do you like/appreciate nice wines?
If you choose to drink now, decant for at least 3 hours to let it breathe. It might be a nice exercise to pour a little, taste, and then decant for a few hours and be surprised at how much the wine changes.
I am a member of their wine club and have several bottles from the late 90's that probably needs drinking. Maybe tonight.......
If you choose to drink now, decant for at least 3 hours to let it breathe. It might be a nice exercise to pour a little, taste, and then decant for a few hours and be surprised at how much the wine changes.
I am a member of their wine club and have several bottles from the late 90's that probably needs drinking. Maybe tonight.......
Posted on 3/23/12 at 2:57 pm to Benchwarmer
quote:This.
3) trade it for several bottles of cab or malbec in my normal range of exerience ($10 -$20/bottle).
The 07 Far Niente cab is a very good wine, but I've had better wines that sold for less than half the price.
The problem will be finding someone who will actually give you $95 worth of wine for it.
Posted on 3/23/12 at 3:00 pm to ruzil
What kind of wine do you like? If you like big bold tannic wines then pop it now. As the wine ages it will typically lose ripe fruit flavors and the harsh tannins. Its probably gonna take 5-10 years to soften up, but you never know. It might take 20 and the tannins might be drying and ruthless. Unless you like big and extremely bold I would wait 5 years and keep an eye on cellartracker for tasting updates.
Posted on 3/23/12 at 3:57 pm to mmomike
Thanks for all the input. I guess it's my trophy wine then. (As I've posted before, I've never spent more than $25 on a bottle of wine.) I'll probably just hold on to it for a while for an occasion like next years MNC game (LSU v USC).
I'll stick with my usual: J. Lohr Cab (Glassman special), 14 hHands blend and Alamos Malbec because they're at my price point.
I'll stick with my usual: J. Lohr Cab (Glassman special), 14 hHands blend and Alamos Malbec because they're at my price point.
This post was edited on 3/23/12 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 3/23/12 at 4:24 pm to Benchwarmer
Good plan.
Hold it and build around it.
Cheers!
Hold it and build around it.
Cheers!
Posted on 3/23/12 at 6:24 pm to Panny Crickets
don't trade it. You already possess it and you aren't likely to buy another $100 bottle for yourself, so you might as well enjoy this one.
Posted on 3/23/12 at 6:27 pm to Benchwarmer
quote:
my usual: J. Lohr Cab (Glassman special),
About to pop the cork on number two. The Far Niente is very good, but overpriced.
Posted on 3/23/12 at 7:20 pm to glassman
Saw the same bottle at myRouses this evening: $124.99. Holey Schmoley!!
I never even looked at wines on that line before. It's like an investment now. guard with life. insurance?
had a few glasses of Alamos Malbec with a J Lohr on deck. no stress.
I never even looked at wines on that line before. It's like an investment now. guard with life. insurance?
had a few glasses of Alamos Malbec with a J Lohr on deck. no stress.
Posted on 3/23/12 at 8:24 pm to Benchwarmer
quote:$125 was the reatail price of this wine when it was released. I guess Rouses is still hoping it will sell at that price, but I've got my doubts. There are way better wines for half the price.
Saw the same bottle at myRouses this evening: $124.99. Holey Schmoley!!
I never even looked at wines on that line before. It's like an investment now. guard with life. insurance?
As I'm sure you know, just cause it's expensive, doesn't make it a great wine. This Far Niente cab is a good wine, but not a great one IMO
If you want to save it for a special day, I totally get that. But If I could find someone who'd give me $100 worth of wine for it, or $100 cash, I'd jump on the chance.
Posted on 3/23/12 at 10:01 pm to Benchwarmer
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.
Posted on 3/24/12 at 12:15 am to lilwineman
What he said. /\
Posted on 3/24/12 at 12:18 am to Benchwarmer
Bench, you might enjoy looking at this website. It's cellartracker.com. It's for peer reviews of wines. Quite a few reviews of your wine are on here and it might give you some ideas on when to drink it.
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