Far Niente Napa Valley Chardonnay 2023 (750 ml)

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.
HARVEST NOTES
The growing season kicked off with generous, abundant rainfall, which loaded our soils
with moisture heading into spring. Cool, mild spring conditions continued after budbreak,
followed by light May rains, just enough to keep soils moist without affecting fruit set.
Summer was slow and steady, and the moderate weather coupled with the natural
groundwater supply allowed for vigorous, healthy vine growth well into late summer.
The first signs of veraison occurred in late July followed by a month of steady ripening that
was punctuated by a short heat spike in mid-August. We started picking fruit just after the
Labor Day holiday, and all of the Chardonnay that came into the winery possessed fresh,
mouthwatering acidity and balanced ripeness.