Inspired by the great wine estates of Europe, Far Niente Winery was built to craft world-class expressions of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. This ethos, which continues to inform every action the team takes today, has enabled Far Niente to become a standard-bearer for Napa Valley wines worldwide.
Situated in the heart of Oakville, Far Niente was originally founded in 1885 by pioneer John Benson, who named the winery “Far Niente,” taken from the Italian phrase “Dolce Far Niente,” translating loosely to “the sweetness of doing nothing,” and meant to inspire the art of savoring the moment. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the gravity-fed winery was built and designed by Hamden McIntyre, who was responsible for many of Napa’s most remarkable wineries. Far Niente prospered until it was abandoned in 1919 with the onset of Prohibition. It was left untouched for sixty years until 1979, when the Nickel family purchased the property and began a three-year renovation, restoring the winery to its original 19th-century grandeur. They produced their first wine, a Chardonnay from the 1979 vintage, at a warehouse in Sausalito.
From the winery - "Far Niente Chardonnay is a blend of superlative Napa Valley vineyards located in Coombsville. The 2023 vintage 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."
Absolutely love Yalumba Viognier The Virilgus that we were introduced to by OWS Wine.
Bryan at OWS introduced us to this wine we had never had before. Knowing that I prefer dry whites, Bryan thought I would like it. He was wrong, I love it! We initially bought six bottles and came back for a case! No sweet after taste I find common in Viogniers.
