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Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa Valley, CA 2024

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Article code: 93 Pts JS

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Overview

Far Niente Chardonnay 2024 (Napa Valley) shows pear, golden apple, lemon curd, peach, pineapple, vanilla and toasted oak. Full-bodied with creamy texture and bright acidity. Rated 92–95 pts, rich, polished and refined Napa Chardonnay.

Details

Far Niente Chardonnay 2024 (Napa Valley) shows ripe pear, golden apple, lemon curd, peach, pineapple, vanilla, butter and toasted oak.

Full-bodied with a creamy, luxurious texture, it balances rich orchard fruit and integrated oak with bright acidity and refined structure. The palate is polished and layered, finishing long with citrus, brioche and subtle spice notes in a classic Napa Chardonnay style.

Professional ratings

93–95 pts – James Suckling: notes richness, ripe fruit and balanced oak
92–94 pts – Wine Advocate: praises texture, freshness and harmony
92–93 pts – Vinous: highlights creaminess, elegance and concentration
92–93 pts – Decanter: commends balance, opulence and Napa typicity

Overall, it is rated around 92–95 points, a rich yet refined Napa Chardonnay with strong balance and broad appeal.

Winemaker Notes

Brimming with freshness and finesse, the 2024 Far Niente Chardonnay opens withinviting aromas of melon, citrus blossom, ripe peach, and pear, with a whisper ofvanilla and toasted hazelnut in the background. The palate is bright and layered,offering flavors of grilled citrus and wet stone over a smooth, creamy texture. Ajuicy finish with subtle spice and lively acidity adds the final polish. This vintageoffers both vibrancy and depth, a graceful expression of Napa Valley.

Blend: 100% Chardonnay

Professional Ratings

93 James Suckling
This has a good core of fruit with an underlying power that will unravel with time in the bottle. Aromas of lemon confit, oak spices, vanilla and pastry. The rounded, phenolic palate is cut with a bright line of acidity, leading to a generous, concentrated finish. Drink or hold.

Far Niente’s decades-long mastery of each intricate component of winemaking—from unparalleled Napa Valley vineyards to precision harvesting and vinification—makes this winery the pinnacle in luxury Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Refined and sophisticated with a consistent house-style, every Far Niente wine offers the highest expression of its vineyards and vintage, from our iconic Napa Valley Chardonnay to our legendary Cabernet Sauvignon.

90+ Points Far Niente Napa Valley