2022 Far Niente Chardonnay

Chardonnay - 750ML
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JS 93 WS 92
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, April 2024

A medium-bodied, balanced and elegant chardonnay with notes of apples, spiced pears, burnt lemons and sweet spices. Delicate and creamy with a fine texture and a supple, mellow and delicious finish. Drink now.
WS 92

Wine Spectator, July 2024

Generous and lush, offering ripe mango, peach, melon and apricot flavors at the core, with accents of nutmeg, salted, buttery pastry, marmalade and orange blossoms. A lovely, crisp thread of acidity weaves in and out...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.3%
Closure Cork

The 2022 Far Niente Chardonnay is a white wine from the Napa sub-region of California's North Coast, produced by Far Niente. This wine is made from the Chardonnay varietal and is sealed with a cork closure. It has an alcohol content of 14.3%.

James Suckling reviewed this Chardonnay on April 4, 2024, and awarded it a score of 93 points. He described it as "a medium-bodied, balanced and elegant chardonnay with notes of apples, spiced pears, burnt lemons and sweet spices." He highlighted its "delicate and creamy" nature, noting the "fine texture and a supple, mellow and delicious finish." He recommended drinking it now.

Wine Spectator also reviewed the 2022 Far Niente Chardonnay, giving it a score of 92 points in their July 31, 2024, publication. The reviewer, MW, praised its "generous and lush" profile, mentioning "ripe mango, peach, melon and apricot flavors at the core, with accents of nutmeg, salted, buttery pastry, marmalade and orange blossoms." The review emphasized a "lovely, crisp thread of acidity" that keeps the flavors "energetic and fresh." Like James Suckling, Wine Spectator also recommended drinking it now.

Overall, the 2022 Far Niente Chardonnay from Napa is a well-regarded wine, receiving high praise for its balanced and elegant qualities. The notes of various fruits and spices, combined with a creamy texture and crisp acidity, make it an appealing choice for those looking to enjoy a refined and flavorful Chardonnay.