Far Niente Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014

$54.95

Far Niente makes one of Napa Valley's classic Chardonnays and the 2014 has just been released! The Far Niente 2014 Estate Chardonnay Napa Vallley offers up a bevy of aromas of melon, hazelnut, citrus, fig and spice are complimented by toasty notes in the nose. The palate offers a full entry with floral notes that lead through layers of fruit that give structure and complexity. The length and balance are impressive as they lead to a mouth watering finish. Far Niente Chardonnay is a careful blend of estate vineyards that grow in the cooler southern areas of the Napa Valley. Once winemaker Stephanie Putnam determined when to pick each block, the grapes were hand picked, sorted, pressed and then the juice was settled. Fermentation in french oak barrels usually lasts about three weeks and then the wine is aged on its yeast for another 8-9 months before the final blend is determined.

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Ratings on Delectable

Mike

A hint of oak and balanced fruit. A sold evening opener. #BARREL

A hint of oak and balanced fruit. A sold evening opener. #BARREL

9.3

Jack Thompson

Honey, bruised apple and pear on the nose. Wonderfully balanced palate.

Honey, bruised apple and pear on the nose. Wonderfully balanced palate.

8.9

Severn Goodwin Delectable Pro

Meh, 30th anniversary party for my Company tonight, this was the best offering.

Meh, 30th anniversary party for my Company tonight, this was the best offering.

8.9

Shay A Delectable Pro

Enjoyable tasting event with Far Niente wines tonight. I've had a few Nickel & Nickel, but never any of Far Niente's own wines. This probably needs a bit more bottle age. I was somewhat underwhelmed. Knowing the name, I expected a certain experience that never arrived. Still, whether it be my preference in style or this needing more time, it was by no means terrible. Very light...no butter bomb here. More texture than I expected on the palate which was nice. Honey and breadcrumbs on the finish.

Enjoyable tasting event with Far Niente wines tonight. I've had a few Nickel & Nickel, but never any of Far Niente's own wines. This probably needs a bit more bottle age. I was somewhat underwhelmed. Knowing the name, I expected a certain experience that never arrived. Still, whether it be my preference in style or this needing more time, it was by no means terrible. Very light...no butter bomb here. More texture than I expected on the palate which was nice. Honey and breadcrumbs on the finish.

9.0

Whitney Bouck Delectable Pro

Always luscious!

Always luscious!

9.1

Vicky Chen Keke

Surprisingly good. Right amount of acidity and sweetness. Apricot nose

Surprisingly good. Right amount of acidity and sweetness. Apricot nose

9.0

Robert Evans Jr

Giants-Cowboys & JD’s Birthday

Giants-Cowboys & JD’s Birthday

9.3

Stephen Pierron

Great acidity and well balanced! Brings back memories of being at Far Niente this past May and proposing to my fiancé

Great acidity and well balanced! Brings back memories of being at Far Niente this past May and proposing to my fiancé

9.4

Manjiry Tamhane

2014 tasted softer than 2015. very citrus

2014 tasted softer than 2015. very citrus

8.9

Bill Schallert

Outstanding. Love their Chardonnay. It always ages well. Been buying this wine since their first vintage and never, ever, been disappointed.

Outstanding. Love their Chardonnay. It always ages well. Been buying this wine since their first vintage and never, ever, been disappointed.

9.2

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