Far Niente Winery

Napa Valley · Oakville · Oakville AVA
🏔 Cave Tasting 🌄 Scenic Views 🍽 Food Pairing 🥂 Estate Wines
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Location
1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville, CA 94562
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Live official schedule required
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Experiences from $175
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Visit Length
Allow about 90 minutes

About Far Niente Winery

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John Benson's 1885 Oakville winery, abandoned for 60 years before Gil Nickel's 1979 restoration.
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A gold rush pedigree,founder John Benson was a California '49er and the uncle of celebrated American painter Winslow Homer, an unusual artistic connection for a 19th-century winery.
Restored after 60 years of ruin,Gil Nickel rebuilt the abandoned stone winery and its hand-carved caves over three years, pressing the first Far Niente harvest in six decades in 1982.
A family of estates, not just one winery,the same team behind Far Niente also created single-vineyard specialist Nickel & Nickel next door, the dessert wine label Dolce, and, more recently, Bella Union in Rutherford.
"Wino Notion likes Far Niente Winery's Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, historic caves, and formal gardens. The page can give travelers a stronger reason to consider the producer while clearly explaining the exact access format."
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Current Releases
Wines change with each vintage
For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Far Niente Winery, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Oakville producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.
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Garden & Cave Estate Tasting
A guided appointment through Far Niente's immaculate rose gardens and underground barrel caves followed by a seated tasting of estate Chardonnay and Reserve Cabernet, Napa Valley's most beautiful estate experience.
$75

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Far Niente Winery?

Far Niente Winery's tasting room hours are Daily 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is Far Niente Winery wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Far Niente Winery offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Far Niente Winery?

Tastings at Far Niente Winery generally fall in the $$$$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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