Description
"The 2023 growing season began with a cold, wet winter that extended into early spring, bringing cooler temperatures and increased precipitation compared to the previous five years. This delayed budbreak, but the mild weather through June fostered careful vineyard development. The valley's first 100°F day arrived on July 1st, and despite warming trends in August, Growing Degree Days remained below the 20-year average, slightly delaying the harvest. Our earliest Coombsville Chardonnay sites began harvesting on September 7th, followed by the rest over the next six weeks. This extended, cool season proved perfect for Chardonnay, producing balanced, fresh wines with beautiful aromatics and vibrant acidity. The 2023 Far Niente Chardonnay enchants with a bouquet of citrus, white floral, and hints of honeydew melon and nectarine. Its silky texture and bright, refreshing palate dance with flavors of lemon/lime zest and lemon verbena, culminating in a long, juicy finish that leaves the palate yearning for more." - Winemaker Notes
"Pure aromas of lemon confit, poached Asian pears, pastry and lanolin. The palate is medium-bodied with focused acidity and a creamy texture, giving notes of lime curd, orange blossoms, yellow apples and flint. Very well constructed and polished. Drink or hold." - 93 Points, James Suckling
