Beautiful things happen with time. Like impeccably aged wine, perfected recipes and meaningful relationships that lead to fantastic stories. Our blogs chronicle them all. Read on to learn about our wines, favorite recipes and adventures along the way.
Spring is in full bloom, and we're spending the days leading up to Earth Day celebrating biodiversity and sustainability both in our vineyards and at our wineries. We sat down with Director of Vineyard Operations John McCarthy to talk about everything from the Corriedale sheep munching their way across our John C. Sullenger and Martin Stelling Vineyards to how to best protect Napa Valley’s waterways and erodible land. He was excited to share just some of what we’ve been up to in our Napa and Russian River Valley vineyards.
By the way, did you know Far Niente & Nickel are Certified Napa Green and Certified California Sustainable wineries?
Is there a more luxurious pairing than lobster and Far Niente Chardonnay? How about lobster plus three back-to-back vintages of Far Niente Chardonnay? In celebration of our upcoming live and virtual Lobster & Chardonnay Weekend events, we put together a special three-bottle vertical of 2018, 2019 and 2020 Far Niente Chardonnay. We’re excited to share this special collection with you now, along with Truffle Shuffle Chef Tyler Vorce’s recipe for truffled Maine lobster rolls.
Long August Days Have You Staying Up Late? Assistant Winemaker Michael Costley, Senior Events Manager Barbra Christo, and more of our food and wine pros fess up to one of their favorite guilty pleasures: late night snacks and wine! From soft, ripened Époisses with Far Niente Chardonnay to Cheez-Its and Mortadella with Bella Union Cabernet, there’s a little something for everyone. Get ready to dig in!
04.05.23
Spring is in full bloom, and we're spending the days leading up to Earth Day celebrating biodiversity and sustainability both in our vineyards and at our wineries. We sat down with Director of Vineyard Operations John McCarthy to talk about everything from the Corriedale sheep munching their way across our John C. Sullenger and Martin Stelling Vineyards to how to best protect Napa Valley’s waterways and erodible land. He was excited to share just some of what we’ve been up to in our Napa and Russian River Valley vineyards.
By the way, did you know Far Niente & Nickel are Certified Napa Green and Certified California Sustainable wineries?
LEARN MORE08.09.22
Is there a more luxurious pairing than lobster and Far Niente Chardonnay? How about lobster plus three back-to-back vintages of Far Niente Chardonnay? In celebration of our upcoming live and virtual Lobster & Chardonnay Weekend events, we put together a special three-bottle vertical of 2018, 2019 and 2020 Far Niente Chardonnay. We’re excited to share this special collection with you now, along with Truffle Shuffle Chef Tyler Vorce’s recipe for truffled Maine lobster rolls.
LEARN MORE12.22.21
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 MORE07.29.19
Non-malolactic fermentation. Although the phrase doesn’t roll easily off the tongue, Chardonnays made without it certainly can. And it’s essential to our Far Niente Chardonnay house style.
LEARN MORE01.09.14
o drink Dolce on its own is a pleasure; as a complement to a delectable dish, it is an experience.
LEARN MORE04.05.23
Spring is in full bloom, and we're spending the days leading up to Earth Day celebrating biodiversity and sustainability both in our vineyards and at our wineries. We sat down with Director of Vineyard Operations John McCarthy to talk about everything from the Corriedale sheep munching their way across our John C. Sullenger and Martin Stelling Vineyards to how to best protect Napa Valley’s waterways and erodible land. He was excited to share just some of what we’ve been up to in our Napa and Russian River Valley vineyards. By the way, did you know Far Niente & Nickel are Certified Napa Green and Certified California Sustainable wineries?
LEARN MORE06.21.22
At EnRoute, Winemaker Michael Accurso has a passion for both the star vineyards and the team players, which is why the EnRoute Pinot Noir portfolio consists of both a limited release of Single-Vineyard bottlings along with EnRoute's flagship Pinot Noir, "Les Pommiers." While EnRoute’s Single-Vineyard Pinot Noirs showcase the pedigree of their individual site, “Les Pommiers,” brings together our very best Russian River Valley vineyards. "We’re incredibly fortunate to have six key vineyards that consistently make the 'Les Pommiers' cut every year. Exactly what do these individual Russian River vineyards bring to the "Les Pommiers" Pinot Noir? Michael weighs in on each, below.
LEARN MORE06.01.22
In May, you met the mamas, and now we're excited to raise a glass to the papas of Far Niente! Toast the men of the hour with gifts as extraordinary as they are. Not sure where to start? We asked just a few of the dads across our Far Niente Family of Wineries & Vineyards teams to share the Father's Day traditions that mean the most to them, as well as their picks for Dad-approved wine gifts. Discover their Father's Day wine hints. Then find more inspiration in our new Father's Day wine gift shop.
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