Far Niente • Napa Valley, California
Far Niente Chardonnay is a benchmark Napa Valley white that blends fruit from the cool Carneros and Coombsville subregio…Far Niente Chardonnay is a benchmark Napa Valley white that blends fruit from the cool Carneros and Coombsville subregions, yielding a rich yet finely balanced style with vibrant acidity. Typically 100% Chardonnay, barrel-fermented and aged…Learn More »
$72
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
93
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Ripe orchard and tropical fruit glide through the 2023 Far Niente Chardonnay, cushioned by a luxurious creaminess yet kept in line by bright citrus and a gentle mineral edge. Baked apple, pear and melon notes mingle with hints of vanilla, pastry and toasted nut, giving the wine a generous, Napa-style richness that still feels composed and finely detailed.
Butter-poached lobster; Roast chicken with lemon and thyme; Creamy wild mushroom pasta
Far Niente Chardonnay is a benchmark Napa Valley white that blends fruit from the cool Carneros and Coombsville subregions, yielding a rich yet finely balanced style with vibrant acidity. Typically 100% Chardonnay, barrel-fermented and aged sur lie without malolactic fermentation, it shows layered aromas and flavors of citrus blossom, melon, pear, fig and stone fruit, framed by subtle toasted oak and a silky, creamy texture. This combination of coastal-influenced terroir and restrained, non–malo winemaking gives a luminous, ageworthy Chardonnay…