What score does Cave Collection Chardonnay receive?

Cave Collection Chardonnay by Far Niente receives an aggregate community score of 84.9/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does Cave Collection Chardonnay taste like?

Full-bodied. Citrus, stone fruit, low acidity.

How much does Cave Collection Chardonnay cost?

Pricing for Cave Collection Chardonnay varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with Cave Collection Chardonnay?

Cave Collection Chardonnay pairs well with Pork, Rich Fish, Vegetarian, Poultry.

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Cave Collection Chardonnay

Item: Cave Collection Chardonnay
Rating: 84.9
Author: 50 Best Wines

Far Niente · Napa Valley, United States

84.9

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 60% of winesGood

AverageGoodOutstandingClassic

Critic Scores

Community Rating (2021)4.5/5

Vintages & Ratings

Year	# Ratings	Community Rating
2021	390	4.5/5
2020	390	4.5/5
2019	390	4.5/5
2018	390	4.5/5
2017	390	4.5/5

Food Pairings

PorkRich FishVegetarianPoultry

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

3-8 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 84.9 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.