The 2011 Hundred Acre 'Few and Far Between' Cabernet Sauvignon is a top-tier cult wine from Napa Valley, California, USA.
The 2011 Hundred Acre 'Few and Far Between' Cabernet Sauvignon is a highly-acclaimed, collectible Napa Valley red wine blended with a touch of Cabernet Franc. Celebrated for its cool-vintage structure, deep dark-berry flavors, and fine tannins.
Core Flavors and Characteristics
- Blend: Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with a small amount of Cabernet Franc. The Cabernet Franc adds multi-dimensional aromatic layers to this wine.
- Aroma Profile: Exudes aromas of dark berries such as blueberry, mulberry, and black cherry, accompanied by complex notes of forest floor, oyster shell, bark, hazelnut, graphite, and exotic spices.
- Palp and Structure: Full-bodied yet tightly structured, with mature and powerful tannins. On the palate, it exhibits excellent concentration and well-defined acidity, finishing elegantly and long.
- Winemaking: Selected from an extremely rare single-plot vineyard in Napa Valley and aged for an extended period in new French oak barrels, giving the wine a deep ruby color and complex aging potential.
- Ratings: Generally scores in the mid-90s (around 93–96 points) from major wine critics, often cited as a standout success for a challenging, cool 2011 Napa harvest.
This red wine pairs perfectly with fine beef, venison, and other red meat dishes. Due to its robust structure and strong tannins, it is recommended to decan it thoroughly before drinking or to continue aging it in the wine cellar for an extended period.
