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.
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
9.3Jack Thompson
Honey, bruised apple and pear on the nose. Wonderfully balanced palate.
Honey, bruised apple and pear on the nose. Wonderfully balanced palate.
8.9Severn 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.
8.9Whitney Bouck
Always luscious!
Always luscious!
9.1Mike Branham
Excellent, smooth Chardonnay
Excellent, smooth Chardonnay
9.2Vicky Chen Keke
Surprisingly good. Right amount of acidity and sweetness. Apricot nose
Surprisingly good. Right amount of acidity and sweetness. Apricot nose
9.0Jwa-Min Nam
Buttery and clean. Can drink all day long.
Buttery and clean. Can drink all day long.
9.3Manjiry Tamhane
2014 tasted softer than 2015. very citrus
2014 tasted softer than 2015. very citrus
8.9Bill 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.
9.2Eric B
Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle
9.1WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.