Far Niente Winery is a

winery A winery is a building or property that produces wine, or a business involved in the production of wine, such as a wine company. Some wine companies own many wineries. Besides wine making equipment, larger wineries may also feature warehouses, ...

based in Oakville, California, located within the Oakville AVA appellation. It was founded in 1885 by John Benson, but abandoned during

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in 1919. The property was restored by Gil Nickel in 1979. The winery now produces wines from Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. The name of the winery comes from the Italian phrase '' dolce far niente'', meaning "the sweetness of doing nothing". It has been listed on the

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