Far Niente Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.127 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Mark Flesher

Much more stone-ground and mineral driven than previous vintages of this from my memory. This wine starts off with limestone and honeydew melon. More acidic. Not very rounded and perhaps a touch out of balance. However, this wine has a complexity that will continue to improve as the years go on. I definitely attribute this lack of balance to the youth of this wine.

Much more stone-ground and mineral driven than previous vintages of this from my memory. This wine starts off with limestone and honeydew melon. More acidic. Not very rounded and perhaps a touch out of balance. However, this wine has a complexity that will continue to improve as the years go on. I definitely attribute this lack of balance to the youth of this wine.

1 person found it helpfulOct 6th, 2018
Rich Mueller

Solid cali.

Solid cali.

Mar 9th, 2020
Garrett Parker

Another solid Chardonnay from Far Niente.

Another solid Chardonnay from Far Niente.

Apr 8th, 2019
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.

Sep 18th, 2018
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.

Aug 4th, 2018
Hannah Vickers

Still one of my favourite Chardonnays in the world

Still one of my favourite Chardonnays in the world

Jul 3rd, 2018
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.

May 19th, 2018
Frank 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.

Mar 21st, 2018
George Hesse

Good higher end California Chardonnay

Good higher end California Chardonnay

Feb 19th, 2018
Frank Lin

Beautiful Chardonnay. Balance of fragrance and fruity acidity. Crisp. The entire family liked it.

Beautiful Chardonnay. Balance of fragrance and fruity acidity. Crisp. The entire family liked it.

Dec 11th, 2017