Winemaker Notes
Bright and lively, the 2022 Post & Beam Chardonnay displays hints of lemon pith, crème brulee, and white flowers on the nose, with flavors of melon, passionfruit, and green apple all sitting nicely on the palate. The finish is vibrant with lifted acidity and lingering notes of vanilla that is a true and unique expression of Carneros Chardonnay.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Subtle oak complexity, rich fruit flavors and a creamy texture add up to an outstanding wine. Aromas of toasted oak and vanilla lead to baked pears, golden apples and a twist of lemon in this nicely balanced, intricate offering.
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James Suckling
Very focused and broad on the nose that displays sliced golden apples, orange zest and chamomile tea leaves with subtle toasty notes and baking spices. Medium-bodied, soft yet bright acidity. Glossy and harmonious.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Scents of stone fruit and crème brûlée appear on the nose of the 2022 Post & Beam Chardonnay from Far Niente. Plump, well rounded and full-bodied in the mouth, it's a fine, if somewhat stereotypical Napa Chardonnay, generous and verging on slightly warm, with a rich, custardy feel and just enough acidity to retain a semblance of balance.
One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made. While it tends to flourish in most environments, Chardonnay from its Burgundian homeland produces some of the most remarkable and longest lived examples. California produces both oaky, buttery styles and leaner, European-inspired wines. Somm Secret—The Burgundian subregion of Chablis, while typically using older oak barrels, produces a bright style similar to the unoaked style. Anyone who doesn't like oaky Chardonnay would likely enjoy Chablis.
Known for elegant wines that combine power and finesse, Carneros is set in the rolling hills that straddle the southernmost parts of both Sonoma and Napa counties. The cooling winds from the abutting San Pablo Bay, combined with lots of midday California sunshine, create an ideal environment for producing wines with a perfect balance of crisp acidity and well-ripened fruit.
This cooler pocket of California lends itself to growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Carneros is an important source of sparkling wines made in the style of Champagne as well.