Far Niente Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.081 ratings
8.814 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
Christanna Honer

If this were a song it'd be "Fat-Bottomed Girls". So bodacious yet complex and full of intrigue. Honeysuckle bush on fire. Beeswax and ripe honeydew palate. Always impressed by acidity backing up its giganticness.

If this were a song it'd be "Fat-Bottomed Girls". So bodacious yet complex and full of intrigue. Honeysuckle bush on fire. Beeswax and ripe honeydew palate. Always impressed by acidity backing up its giganticness.

13 people found it helpfulJan 21st, 2015
Daniel P. Drake

Tonight's wine is brought to you by Far Niente 2012 Chardonnay. A very expressive nose with notes of banana, ripe orange, peach, nice honeydew melon and some vanilla. On the palate we get complex fruit, lemon zest, banana, pear, with medium acidity, good minerality and a smooth and buttery tasty texture. Then you get a clean and refreshing finish. Very nice Chardonnay and I only had to spend $36.97 on sale.

Tonight's wine is brought to you by Far Niente 2012 Chardonnay. A very expressive nose with notes of banana, ripe orange, peach, nice honeydew melon and some vanilla. On the palate we get complex fruit, lemon zest, banana, pear, with medium acidity, good minerality and a smooth and buttery tasty texture. Then you get a clean and refreshing finish. Very nice Chardonnay and I only had to spend $36.97 on sale.

4 people found it helpfulJan 4th, 2015
Tom Higgins

Owner/Winemaker Heart & Hands Wine Company

8.6

Roasted coconut, mascarpone, lemon curd and a touch of oak on the nose. Coconut and lemon continue on the palate with some tropical notes of banana. Good balance overall.

Roasted coconut, mascarpone, lemon curd and a touch of oak on the nose. Coconut and lemon continue on the palate with some tropical notes of banana. Good balance overall.

4 people found it helpfulNov 16th, 2014
Tim Edwards

At the top for traditional Cali Chard........so balanced and still much room for age

At the top for traditional Cali Chard........so balanced and still much room for age

2 people found it helpfulOct 9th, 2014
Jerry Hindes CS, CSW

Had this February 23rd 2015. Is what it is. A classic rep of a traditional style Cali napa chard. Well balanced with all notes of fruit, wood and earth.

Had this February 23rd 2015. Is what it is. A classic rep of a traditional style Cali napa chard. Well balanced with all notes of fruit, wood and earth.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2015
Cameron Parry

Great example of a "big" style chard that still has good acid presence.

Great example of a "big" style chard that still has good acid presence.

1 person found it helpfulJan 14th, 2015
Jimmy Örnewald

Leave it and forget it....2020

Leave it and forget it....2020

Aug 26th, 2014
Brett Pinkin

2012 vintage. Big California chardonnay time!

2012 vintage. Big California chardonnay time!

Dec 23rd, 2013
Paul Mabray

Founder VinTank

Playing around in a retail environment. Not my wine.

Playing around in a retail environment. Not my wine.

Jun 16th, 2014
Sean Smith

Potential wedding wine #1. Great body with plenty of butter and a touch of oak. Super refined finish that lingers on your palate with touches of lemon curd and coconut.

Potential wedding wine #1. Great body with plenty of butter and a touch of oak. Super refined finish that lingers on your palate with touches of lemon curd and coconut.

Jan 15th, 2017