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Far Niente Winery Post & Beam Carneros Chardonnay 2023
USA : CALIFORNIA : CARNEROSChardonnayFULL-BODIED, GOLDEN APPLE, HONEYSUCKLE, LEMON ZEST, OAKPost & Beam is Far Niente's second label — the same Director of Winemaking, Andrew Delos, applies the same philosophy that has driven Far Niente's Chardonnay since 1979: source from the right site, use oak for texture not flavor, and let the wine speak for itself. The 2023 Carneros Chardonnay draws from Far Niente's Grand Sky Vineyard, a cool estate site at the Napa-Sonoma boundary where Pacific fog and afternoon breezes extend the growing season well beyond anywhere further inland.Delos skips malolactic fermentation entirely — unusual in California at this price — preserving the bright, lifted acidity that structures the whole wine. French oak is used for fermentation but none of it is new, so the oak is textural and supportive rather than the point. Tasting Panel rated it 93 points.PAIRINGS : Butter-poached lobster cream and richness mirror the wine's body; acidity keeps the pairing from going heavy Crab cakes with lemon aioli briney, citrus-forward, and light enough to let the fruit read clearly Roast chicken with herb cream sauce acidity cuts through the cream; floral and fruit notes echo the herb preparation
Ratings on Delectable
John Berghoff 
Glws
Glws
9.0
Sipping Fine Wine
From the Far Niente winery. Medium lemon color with aromas of stone fruit, floral, spice and citrus. On the palate apple, melon and pear flavors, with lemon zest, vanilla and toasty notes. Nice balance with bright acidity on long finish, savory with spicy rich oaky mineral ending, slightly creamy, very nice!
From the Far Niente winery. Medium lemon color with aromas of stone fruit, floral, spice and citrus. On the palate apple, melon and pear flavors, with lemon zest, vanilla and toasty notes. Nice balance with bright acidity on long finish, savory with spicy rich oaky mineral ending, slightly creamy, very nice!
9.3
Ellen Clifford
The look is similar, slightly simpler (than Far Ninety). The taste is still high quality. I honestly felt like this tasted as expected in this price range, but I can also remember wines I’ve tasted that were more expensive that I liked less, and vice versa. So, overall, I think this is a good bet if you want that luxe feel for (slightly) less lira. I tried the 2023 Carneros Chardonnay, which is more rich and big. The nose gives lemon balm, vanilla bean, tangerine, quince and chalk, buffered by baking spice. The palate is luscious but bright and shimmery, the acidity taking turns with vanilla and cream to show off, garnished by caramel. Rather scrumptious, definitely a food Chard, but not so much that you couldn’t enjoy it on its own, especially heading into autumn.
The look is similar, slightly simpler (than Far Ninety). The taste is still high quality. I honestly felt like this tasted as expected in this price range, but I can also remember wines I’ve tasted that were more expensive that I liked less, and vice versa. So, overall, I think this is a good bet if you want that luxe feel for (slightly) less lira. I tried the 2023 Carneros Chardonnay, which is more rich and big. The nose gives lemon balm, vanilla bean, tangerine, quince and chalk, buffered by baking spice. The palate is luscious but bright and shimmery, the acidity taking turns with vanilla and cream to show off, garnished by caramel. Rather scrumptious, definitely a food Chard, but not so much that you couldn’t enjoy it on its own, especially heading into autumn.
9.1
Bob Boyle
Pretty damn good
Pretty damn good
9.1
Jenn
Delicious, buttery, full bodied without over powering. Memorial Day 2026
Delicious, buttery, full bodied without over powering. Memorial Day 2026
9.2
Ray Vanderhoff
Fragrant aromas of lemon curd, yellow apple, white flowers, wet stones and orange zest. Flavors of lemon, melon, pear, peach and tropical fruits. Light notes of vanilla, saline and subtle oak on the long and vibrant finish. Elevated acidity (but still well balanced) and a soft creamy texture. Bright, clean and crisp with a slight bit of heft. Approachable and refreshing. Outstanding quality! Excellent wine from an excellent producer. Thank you so much for the gift, Keith S!
Fragrant aromas of lemon curd, yellow apple, white flowers, wet stones and orange zest. Flavors of lemon, melon, pear, peach and tropical fruits. Light notes of vanilla, saline and subtle oak on the long and vibrant finish. Elevated acidity (but still well balanced) and a soft creamy texture. Bright, clean and crisp with a slight bit of heft. Approachable and refreshing. Outstanding quality! Excellent wine from an excellent producer. Thank you so much for the gift, Keith S!
9.2
Jennifer Pletcher
Oaky, buttery, but not too strong. Full body. White flowers and nutmeg on the nose.
Oaky, buttery, but not too strong. Full body. White flowers and nutmeg on the nose.
7.9
Abbas Zand
Floral nose. Medium to full body. Bright acidity. Tropical notes melon/pineapple. Toasted barrel oakiness. $40
Floral nose. Medium to full body. Bright acidity. Tropical notes melon/pineapple. Toasted barrel oakiness. $40
9.2
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