Far Niente Chardonnay

”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 2016 growing season started out with a mild January followed by a warm and dry February. Budbreak was early but the arrival of much-needed rains in March slowed things down. Spring brought moderate weather with very little frost but spots of rain during bloom made yields variable. Variability continued to be a factor through summer with big swings in temperature. In August mild days were followed by cool nights and foggy morn