Post & Beam by Far Niente, Napa   

ABOUT POST & BEAM Named for the simple yet elegant barns that dot the American landscape as an enduring reminder of our history, Post & Beam represents craftsmanship, tradition, legacy, and purity. There’s nothing unnecessary or overly complicated about a post and beam barn. It just works beautifully. The same can be said for our wines. They are simple, elegant, pure expressions of each grape in its finest form.

HARVEST NOTES From the dry winter and spring to a long, mild summer that continued into the harvest months, the 2021 growing season was one of beautiful consistency. Strong spring winds brought mild shatter to our vines during f lowering; coupled with the dry conditions and minimal irrigation, grape yields were small and concentrated. With moderate temperatures throughout summer and early fall, and no heat spikes or early rains, the Chardonnay that came into the winery showed stunning aromatics and unbelievable flavor. We expect this vintage to be one of the best on record for the Napa Valley.

SENSORY EVALUATION Vibrant, refreshing and stunningly perfumed, the 2021 Post & Beam Chardonnay opens with aromas of fresh melon and wild honeysuckle. The palate is lush and round, with silky layers of melon and baked apple spice framed by soft, toasted oak and lifted acidity.