2021 Far Niente Cave Collection Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Experience the enchanting honeysuckle aromas, silky palate and elegant fruit of this exquisitely aged format of our Far Niente Chardonnay.
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Tasting Notes
Aromas of melon, sweet citrus and white blossom floral layered with notes of flint, yeast and sweetly toasted oak. A smooth and focused entry is followed by a silky midpalate with ripe flavors of honeydew and lemon, supported by just a touch of wet stone, yeast and toasted hazelnuts. The finish is long and structured with citrus rind and mouthwatering acid.
Vineyard Notes
Far Niente Chardonnay is a blend of superlative Napa Valley vineyards located in Coombsville, a cool growing region nestled in the rolling countryside and protected by the hills east of the city of Napa. Coombsville offers the characteristic climate of Carneros, with less wind, along with deeper, well-drained gravelly loam and volcanic ash soils. The combination of these spectacular vineyards results in the subtle, tropical flavors, complex aromas and uncommon richness that have long been associated with Far Niente Chardonnay.
Wine Specs
Harvest Date
August 30 – September 30, 2017
Aging
10 months sur lie in French oak (54% new, 46% once-used)