07.16.15
Although there are a host of white wines out there (and we love trying them all!), this July, we are paring down, simplifying our routine, and keeping it classic.
The best Chardonnays are a summertime classic: elegant, food-friendly, easy to dress up for Sunday supper, or down for Friday night pizza. Our winery chef's summer Chardonnay focus is on simplicity with a twist: pairing our favorite noble white grape with pizza. We cooked up these pizzas with Napa Valley Chardonnay in mind, most specifically Far Niente Chardonnay. Because we make our wine with an absence of malolactic fermentation—which retains the grape’s natural acidity—Far Niente Chardonnay’s delightfully forward fruit and bright acidity in youth gently evolve with time to a sophisticated, creamy and rich palate profile.
To learn more about our house style and explore our vintage selections, click here. To inspire your pizza-making endeavors, check out our favorite combinations below.1) Thinly sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh burrata, Genova basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar 2) Caramelized onions, black olives and Gruyère cheese 3) Roasted garlic cream sauce, grilled chicken, arugula and cherry tomatoes 4) Basil pesto, brie, rock shrimp and shaved radish 5) Creamy tomato sauce, your favorite 3-cheese blend and roasted summer squash
These pizzas are a guaranteed hit on their own, but don't forget the pièce de résistance — a refreshing sip of Far Niente Chardonnay to tie it all together.12.22.21
Whether you're watching the ball drop IRL, throwing it back with a Roaring 20s-themed soiree, keeping it cozy with a quiet dinner party for friends or breaking out the board games and staying in, these four festive late harvest Dolce recipes will up the enchantment of your New Year's Eve toasts, however you decide to celebrate. Inspired by cocktails we've served at Napa Valley winery events throughout the years, these aren't your average wine cocktails! Try your hand at one, or go all out and create a full Dolce Cocktail Bar. If there's ever a time to go extra festive on the sips, it's New Year's.
LEARN MORE01.14.22
Are you ready for the chicken soup and Chardonnay pairing our winemaker can’t get enough of?
Far Niente Winemaker Nicole Marchesi recently had our mouths watering with her recommendation for homemade chicken soup and Chardonnay, specifically Far Niente’s Napa Valley Chardonnay.
Ready to whip up a batch of the chicken soup and wine pairing that had her sighing with comfort? Read on for her garden-fresh chicken and soba noodle minestrone recipe. It's a knockout with Napa Valley Chardonnay.
LEARN MORE03.01.22
This Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes is a dreamy recipe to cook with your favorite culinary partner in crime. Inspired by the golden blooms of mustard sprouting up between our vineyard rows, we encased the tenderloin with toasted mustard seed to give it a Napa Valley twist. Slice it thin; top with our classic red wine shallot sauce.
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