At Far Niente Wine Estates, our devotion to excellence is rooted in a deep respect for the land and the historic estates entrusted to us. A dream that began nearly 150 years ago with pioneer vintner John Benson was revived in 1979 by Gil Nickel, an Oklahoma entrepreneur with a newfound love for fine wine. His ethics and drive to be the best transformed the Far Niente into one of the world’s most iconic wine estates.
Gil and Beth Nickel, along with their partners, slowly built a collection of exceptional vineyards and Napa Valley wineries that became known as Far Niente Wine Estates. We are unwavering in our commitment to responsible and sustainable winemaking, land stewardship, employee happiness and giving back to the community.
