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Far Niente Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay 2017
Far Niente makes one of Napa Valley's classic Chardonnays - limited. The Far Niente 2017 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 
1 of CA's oldest wineries, Far Niente, founded 1885 by world traveler John Benson. Winery flourished until Prohibition, when it was abandoned & fell into complete disrepair. The stately stone shell of a winery purchased in 1979 by Gil Nickel. A big wine! 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. Long finish ending with vibrant acidity & mineral character. Consistent. Nice! Tasting Sample!
1 of CA's oldest wineries, Far Niente, founded 1885 by world traveler John Benson. Winery flourished until Prohibition, when it was abandoned & fell into complete disrepair. The stately stone shell of a winery purchased in 1979 by Gil Nickel. A big wine! 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. Long finish ending with vibrant acidity & mineral character. Consistent. Nice! Tasting Sample!
9.3
Ron R
On the nose, baked apples and oak. The oak monster is evident on the palate. Neutral oak would have allowed more fruit and secondary flavors to shine thru. Very little acid to talk about, leaves this example presenting as somewhat flabby. This won’t evolve to a better place. Wifey rated this 93pts, but editorial liberties prevail.
On the nose, baked apples and oak. The oak monster is evident on the palate. Neutral oak would have allowed more fruit and secondary flavors to shine thru. Very little acid to talk about, leaves this example presenting as somewhat flabby. This won’t evolve to a better place. Wifey rated this 93pts, but editorial liberties prevail.
8.9Jacqueline Johnson
Pineapple and deliciousness
Pineapple and deliciousness
9.3
James Forsyth
Nice and clean Chardonnay. Good focus. Oak but not overly powerful. Decent. Served at the National Arts Club in NYC.
Nice and clean Chardonnay. Good focus. Oak but not overly powerful. Decent. Served at the National Arts Club in NYC.
8.9
Zhiran Wang
Yellow fruits. Fresh meyon lemon, fresh apple. Floral and expressive. Followed with vanilla and caramel. Yet metalic and mineral. Love the acidity that I wasn't expected from a Napa chard. Good choice Albert!
Yellow fruits. Fresh meyon lemon, fresh apple. Floral and expressive. Followed with vanilla and caramel. Yet metalic and mineral. Love the acidity that I wasn't expected from a Napa chard. Good choice Albert!
9.2
K L
Mellower than expected with age. Might be a good balance a few years sooner with more oak. Still excellent and a wonderful treat.
Mellower than expected with age. Might be a good balance a few years sooner with more oak. Still excellent and a wonderful treat.
9.3
Skip Smyser
Clean and aromatic. Wineries in Napa are closing left and right. I might cut my trip short before they order the whole State to shelter in place
Clean and aromatic. Wineries in Napa are closing left and right. I might cut my trip short before they order the whole State to shelter in place
9.0
Jeff Orlowski
Our (traditional) Thanksgiving Dinner wine. Just as perfect as it was last year!
Our (traditional) Thanksgiving Dinner wine. Just as perfect as it was last year!
9.5
Lisa McKinnon
Dining at Lago at Bellagio. Despite an eclectic tapas menu inclusive of bruschetta, caprese salad, tenderloin with peppercorn sauce, and linguine al pesto, this wine was a perfect choice. Fuller-bodied without being overpowering; slightly oaky with a nice minerality.
Dining at Lago at Bellagio. Despite an eclectic tapas menu inclusive of bruschetta, caprese salad, tenderloin with peppercorn sauce, and linguine al pesto, this wine was a perfect choice. Fuller-bodied without being overpowering; slightly oaky with a nice minerality.
9.1
ChristinA Mcnamara
Blackstone tasting
Blackstone tasting
9.0
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