The 2023 Far Niente Chardonnay is a benchmark Napa Valley white crafted from 100% Chardonnay grapes, known for its elegant balance of richness and freshness. Far Niente Winery traces its origins to 1885, when gold-rush entrepreneur John Benson founded the estate and built a gravity-flow stone winery designed for gentle winemaking; after falling into disrepair during Prohibition, it was meticulously restored in 1979 and has since become one of Napa’s most respected producers. Today the winery focuses on sourcing fruit from cooler Napa sites such as Coombsville to preserve acidity and finesse, producing a style that blends ripe orchard fruit, citrus, and subtle oak complexity. A fun fact: the name “Far Niente” is Italian for “without a care,” reflecting the estate’s philosophy of relaxed luxury and meticulous craftsmanship.

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