Far Niente Winery
Far Niente Winery is a winery based in Oakville, California, and is part of the Oakville AVA appellation. It was founded in 1885 by John Benson, but abandoned during Prohibition in 1919; it was not until 1979 that Gil Nickel bought the historic estate and restored it to its former glory. The winery now produces wines from Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
The name of the winery comes from the Italian phrase , meaning "the sweetness of doing nothing". It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
