Wine detail

Far Niente Winery

Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

2021

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2027-2033

Where it is, October 2026

Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.

This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2033.

The ‘21 Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon.

Far Niente Winery Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is from Napa Valley, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2025-2040Peak window 2027-2033

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Far Niente Winery Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2021 vintage

Far Niente Winery's 2021 Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.

About Far Niente Winery

Far Niente Winery's Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised short ribs with truffle polenta

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Herb-crusted lamb rack with roasted mushrooms

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Far Niente Winery Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon 2021?

Far Niente Winery Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is from Napa Valley, United States.

What does Far Niente Winery Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 taste like?

Far Niente Winery Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Far Niente Winery Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2040. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2033. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Far Niente Winery Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon 2021?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Herb-crusted lamb rack with roasted mushrooms.