How would you describe Far Niente Chardonnay?

Far Niente Store Classic Far Niente style with aromas of grilled citrus, melon and honeysuckle with hints of white fig, gardenia and toasted hazelnuts, background of mild toasted oak that adds supportive warmth and richness. A silky entry builds on the palate with a rich texture that continues to evolve.

Is Far Niente Chardonnay oaked?

The 2015 Far Niente Chardonnay presents fresh and bright aromatics of tropical fruit, melon and hints of fig. This wine is beautifully balanced by lightly toasted oak.

Can you age Far Niente Chardonnay?

This wine is a classic Far Niente Chard, with a full, firm structure, lush roundness, intense fruit and spicy oak. Enjoy it now or let it continue to age and develop in your cellar for 5 or more years.

What does Far Niente Chardonnay taste like?

Classic Far Niente style with aromas of grilled citrus, melon and honeysuckle with hints of white fig, gardenia and toasted hazelnuts, background of mild toasted oak that adds supportive warmth and richness. A silky entry builds on the palate with a rich texture that continues to evolve.

Is Far Niente Chardonnay buttery?

The Chardonnay room at Far Niente. Some Chardonnays undergo MLF, giving an extra rich and buttery boost. Next time you sip on a buttery Chardonnay, thank malolactic fermentation. As unglamorous as it sounds, this is an important, months-long component for many winemakers.

Is Far Niente Sweet?

Together, they created a gravity flow winery in western Oakville and named it “Far Niente” after the Italian phrase “il dolce far niente,” meaning “the sweetness of doing nothing.”

Where Is Far Niente from?

Oakville, California
Founded in Oakville, California in 1885 and restored in 1979, Far Niente is consistently recognized as a benchmark producer of Napa Valley Chardonnay and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

What’s the difference between Chardonnay and buttery Chardonnay?

Oaked Chardonnays are rich, full-bodied and have additional flavors of vanilla, butter and even caramel from the oak. A cool climate, buttery Chardonnay will have more citrus flavors versus a warm climate Chardonnay, which will have more tropical fruit flavors.

Who makes Far Niente?

Gil Nickel
Located against the western hills of Oakville, the Martin Stelling Vineyard was first planted in the late 1970s, close to the time Gil Nickel acquired the Far Niente winery.

What language is dolce far niente?

Italian
Etymology. Borrowed from Italian dolce far niente (literally “sweet doing nothing, sweet idleness”).