Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a dry white wine bursting with crisp fruit flavors, such as apples, pears, and citrus, that glides into a buttery finish of vanilla and toasted bread for a medium- to full-bodied experience.
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Chardonnay is a dry white wine bursting with crisp fruit flavors, such as apples, pears, and citrus, that glides into a buttery finish of vanilla and toasted bread for a medium- to full-bodied experience.
The versatility of Chardonnay makes it one of the most popular white wines in the world. Our Napa Valley Chardonnay collection balances bright, refreshing fruits, like citrus, melon, and pear, with the lingering aroma of citrus blossom and white floral. Aging in oak barrels gives this wine a rich, yet refreshing mouthfeel and lends itself to deliciously complex aging. Can you resist pouring another glass? This selection is for Chardonnay lovers who appreciate both the richness and nuance of this wine. Celebrate the moment with a bottle of Bella Union Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine, as the crisp acidity of white pear, green apple, and Meyer lemon linger over subtle notes of fresh brioche. Or, relish that first sip of 2020 Far Niente Estate Chardonnay as the juicy acidity of honeydew, nectarine and lemon zest give way to creamy toasted oak. Serve chilled and pair with lobster, roasted chicken, or a rich pasta for a deeply satisfying experience.
Chardonnay is the most widely planted white grape in the world, prized for its ability to reflect the place where it’s grown. In Napa Valley, Chardonnay typically produces wines with generous stone fruit, bright citrus, and texture. Far Niente Chardonnay, barrel-fermented in French oak in our historic stone caves, is one of California’s most enduring expressions of the varietal, made to age gracefully over time.
Chardonnay is a dry white wine. The richness many drinkers associate with sweetness comes from ripe fruit, full body, and the vanilla and toasted oak notes of barrel aging, not residual sugar. Far Niente Chardonnay is fermented fully dry, finishing clean and elegant with the kind of layered complexity that develops over years in the cellar.
Chardonnay is best served between 50–55°F (10–13°C). Too cold and the wine's complexity becomes muted; too warm and it loses its vibrancy. Far Niente recommends removing Chardonnay from the refrigerator 10–15 minutes before serving, allowing its layered aromas of stone fruit, citrus, and subtle oak to fully open up in the glass.
Chardonnay pairs beautifully with seafood, poultry, and anything finished with butter or cream. Butter-poached lobster, roasted chicken, crab, scallops, and pasta in a light cream sauce are all natural matches. Far Niente Chardonnay is generous enough to hold its own at a celebratory dinner and gracious enough to belong on a weeknight table.
