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Far Niente Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay 2016
Far Niente makes one of Napa Valley's classic Chardonnays - limited. The Far Niente 2016 Estate Chardonnay Napa Valley 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
Sipping Fine Wine 
Medium lemon color, with Tropical and stone fruit aromas with complex spice and oak notes. On the palate flavors of ripe apple, melon and citrus, creamy, with toasty oak, fig and honey tones. Long finish ending with fruit, oak and spicy mineral character. A big wine!
Medium lemon color, with Tropical and stone fruit aromas with complex spice and oak notes. On the palate flavors of ripe apple, melon and citrus, creamy, with toasty oak, fig and honey tones. Long finish ending with fruit, oak and spicy mineral character. A big wine!
9.4Frank Soldano
Very nice start to a Thanksgiving meal! Crisp and fresh. Very flavorful.
Very nice start to a Thanksgiving meal! Crisp and fresh. Very flavorful.
9.4
Garrett Parker
Another solid Chardonnay from Far Niente.
Another solid Chardonnay from Far Niente.
9.0
Peggy Hadley
Staying at The Breakers. Pre wedding planning for my Niece Came upon a Far Niente wine dinner.
Staying at The Breakers. Pre wedding planning for my Niece Came upon a Far Niente wine dinner.
9.1
Colin Cahoon
Lemon and oak nose. Vanilla and citrus on the palate with a buttery smooth texture. A clean acid finish. This is a classic Napa chard.
Lemon and oak nose. Vanilla and citrus on the palate with a buttery smooth texture. A clean acid finish. This is a classic Napa chard.
9.2Emelia Orke
Buttery, okay, dry. Nice drink
Buttery, okay, dry. Nice drink
9.0
Lisa McKinnon
Minerally yet moderately fruit-forward with notes of apple, pear, and honey. Perfect with halibut.
Minerally yet moderately fruit-forward with notes of apple, pear, and honey. Perfect with halibut.
9.1Frank Soldano
Drinking the 2016 in 2018. Clear golden color. Long lasting legs. Bouquet is rich with apple and honeysuckle. Very smooth crisp flavor for a young wine. Hints of pears, apple and oak. Very nice wine for a light meal or summer afternoon.
Drinking the 2016 in 2018. Clear golden color. Long lasting legs. Bouquet is rich with apple and honeysuckle. Very smooth crisp flavor for a young wine. Hints of pears, apple and oak. Very nice wine for a light meal or summer afternoon.
9.7
George Hesse
Good higher end California Chardonnay
Good higher end California Chardonnay
8.9
Rich Janson
Valentine’s Day wine #1 Very pleasant. Full bodied Chardonnay. A bit on the oaky, buttery side but I’m ok with that.
Valentine’s Day wine #1 Very pleasant. Full bodied Chardonnay. A bit on the oaky, buttery side but I’m ok with that.
9.4
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