2021 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford
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Full bottle 1,340 g. 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. Mainly from the Bella Union vineyard in Rutherford and blended by Far Niente people. Dark crimson. Sweet start and fresh finish with some appetising inkiness in the middle. And fine tannin on the end. Not trying to last a century. QGV (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
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A good value from the team of Far Niente, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley checks in as 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and the rest Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, all of which was raised in 50% new oak. This deep purple-hued, medium to full-bodied effort has pretty cassis and violet aromatics, a round, supple mouthfeel, some building tannins, and outstanding length. It's impeccably made and undeniably delicious. Drink bottles over the coming 7-8 years or so.