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Far Niente Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay 2020
Far Niente makes one of Napa Valley's classic Chardonnays - limited. The Far Niente 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. 94 Points Wine Enthusiast: "Spicy oak and bright acidity complement each other in this well-made white, which shows strong tones of crisp citrus and green apple. It builds body on the midpalate, with integrated woody notes and lasting richness." 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
Austin Hohnke 
Ace. Beautiful balance. Not pushy. Integrated and very put together.
Ace. Beautiful balance. Not pushy. Integrated and very put together.
9.2Jakub Kalinowski
Surprisingly restrained & cool on the nose. Needs some time to open up. On the palate this is a bit bolder yet still quite cool style. Nice energy & depth. A bit of heat in the finish. Still very young, with the wood still sticking a bit out. Very high quality wood but sticking out. Will def improve with time. A nice one.
Surprisingly restrained & cool on the nose. Needs some time to open up. On the palate this is a bit bolder yet still quite cool style. Nice energy & depth. A bit of heat in the finish. Still very young, with the wood still sticking a bit out. Very high quality wood but sticking out. Will def improve with time. A nice one.
9.0
K L
Always excellent.
Always excellent.
9.3
Meghan C
Ordered while visiting the vineyard in Aug 2023. Enjoyed while celebrating couple Christmas.
Ordered while visiting the vineyard in Aug 2023. Enjoyed while celebrating couple Christmas.
9.2K L
Oaky but bright. Always delicious.
Oaky but bright. Always delicious.
9.2K L
Continues to be a good reliable choice. Lighter with pronounced oak but not as heavy as this wine when it ages.
Continues to be a good reliable choice. Lighter with pronounced oak but not as heavy as this wine when it ages.
9.3K L
Great and will be excellent with more age. Light but still oaky. Balanced. This wine changes considerably each year it’s left in the bottle. Given higher cave prices good to stock up and then store.
Great and will be excellent with more age. Light but still oaky. Balanced. This wine changes considerably each year it’s left in the bottle. Given higher cave prices good to stock up and then store.
9.3K L
Bright and acidic. Okay too. Better after having sat for a few years but still very good and balanced. Refreshing.
Bright and acidic. Okay too. Better after having sat for a few years but still very good and balanced. Refreshing.
9.1
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