Far Niente Winery
Post & Beam Carneros Chardonnay
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
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.
Aug 27th, 2024
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.
Oct 1st, 2025
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
