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Far Niente Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014
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.
Ratings on Delectable
Severn Goodwin 
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
Sipping Fine Wine
One of CA's oldest wineries, Far Niente, founded in 1885 by world traveler John Benson. The winery flourished until Prohibition, at which time it was abandoned and fell into complete disrepair. The stately stone shell of a winery was purchased in 1979 by Gil Nickel. Tropical and stone fruit aromas with complex spice and oak notes. On the palate apple, melon and citrus flavors, creamy, with toasty oak, fig and honey tones. Lingering finish ending with vibrant acidity & mineral character. Consistent. Nice!
One of CA's oldest wineries, Far Niente, founded in 1885 by world traveler John Benson. The winery flourished until Prohibition, at which time it was abandoned and fell into complete disrepair. The stately stone shell of a winery was purchased in 1979 by Gil Nickel. Tropical and stone fruit aromas with complex spice and oak notes. On the palate apple, melon and citrus flavors, creamy, with toasty oak, fig and honey tones. Lingering finish ending with vibrant acidity & mineral character. Consistent. Nice!
9.3Jack 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
Shay A
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
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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