Far Niente

[jus10]

I am about to crack this bottle paired with a shrimp risotto with asparagus. I have never had this wineries goods. I suspect that I will like this. My fiance and I are just "getting" into wine and are looking to try some new stuff. (there is so much to learn). I will post back with my thoughts. I was hoping NorCal or any BOTL would shed some light on this Californian wine producer.

 

[chewbacco]

I've never tried a Far Niente wine, but I heard some good things about them.

I love high end (ahem, actually mid-priced) white wines.
(What am I thinking? I can't afford high-end stuff!)

I wanted to visit the winery this last time I went to Napa/Sonoma...couldn't fit them in my schedule

Enjoy your dinner and wine!
And please write a review about this wine...after dinner, of course

 

[chewbacco]

I noticed that you were having asparagus with your wine.

Does it pair well with white wines?

I know (assume) there's a high sulfur content in asparagus...and it makes your pee smell bad

 

[jabba]

It must be good because "dolce far niente" is my personal life philosophy!

 

[NorCalCigarLover]

2003 Far Niente Chardonnay is good full bodied wine with good intensity and balance, many folks find it better served on the colder side. It's a very pleasant and enjoyable wine but the price is a little high.

Hope you enjoyed it jus10, it's a little tricky to pair a wine with asparagus. I might have tried a Pinot but am interested in hearing your thoughts on the Chard.

 

[godfather]

It's a good wine, I've had it before. Personally I fail to see why it's so pricey because there are a lot of equal or better wines for 1/2 the price.

Hope you enjoyed it though...let us know what you thought!

 

[godfather]

If any of your stores carry it, try the Babcock Chardonnay. Good stuff and it's under $20...

 

[jus10]

The Chard was great, but you are right about the price. It's a little pricey for what you get. The asparagus was in the dish so it wasn't overpowering. The tasted crisp whilst still giving a nice fruit taste. my favorite part about the profile was the finish it had, it was prolonged and tasted dry and clean. Good suggestion about the Temp to serve at. I did drink it pretty cold. all around good wine. over priced though. I was surprised as I usually don't like Chard.

 

[chewbacco]

buttery Chardonnay's are what I like.

I also like Viogner wines...slightly sweet, very fruity (slightly dry) white wine.

I really like the Stag's Leap Viogner.
I had it for the first time at Terra's in Napa.
Very good restaurant...pricey too.

 

[LGHT]

If any of your stores carry it, try the Babcock Chardonnay. Good stuff and it's under $20...

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I hear ya the Ritta's Earth Cuvee 04 at $20 is an amazing vaule and is great to drink now. One of the few Cali Chards that got a 90 or better!

 

[jabba]

great name, famous Tuscan saying "dolce far niente" (It's sweet to do nothing)