Where Family Traditions Meet Fine Wine: A Far Niente Wine Dinner at Christner’s
Family-owned businesses often share a commitment to the values that stand the test of time: quality, tradition, craftsmanship and hospitality. Those principles connect Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster with Far Niente, the family-owned Napa Valley winery featured in this special wine dinner on July 17, 2026.
Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully paired multi-course dinner highlighting wines from Far Niente and its family of wineries. Designed to encourage conversation and appreciation for both food and wine, the evening offers an opportunity to slow down and savor the experience of gathering around the table.
Event Details
A Celebration of Family-Owned Traditions
Family-owned businesses often take a long view, building their legacy through consistency, craftsmanship and a commitment to the people they serve. Those values have long been part of the Christner’s experience and remain central to Far Niente, the family-owned Napa Valley winery whose wines will be featured throughout the evening.
Founded in 1880 and revitalized by Gil Nickel in 1979, Far Niente has spent decades refining a philosophy centered on thoughtful winemaking and careful stewardship. Today, the winery is best known for its Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, wines that reflect both the character of Napa Valley and a dedication to quality that continues to guide the estate.
Food, Wine, and the Sweetness of Doing Nothing
Far Niente’s name is associated with the Italian expression dolce far niente, often translated as “the sweetness of doing nothing.” Rather than inactivity, the phrase celebrates the enjoyment of life’s simple pleasures, whether that means sharing a meal with friends, enjoying a glass of wine or lingering a little longer around the table. Those ideas provide a fitting backdrop for an evening centered on good food, fine wine and the company gathered around the table.
Throughout the evening, selections from the Far Niente family of wines will be paired with a multi-course menu created by Christner’s culinary team. Together, the pairings highlight how thoughtful wine selections can enhance a meal, bringing balance and character to each course from the first pour to dessert.
The Evening’s Featured Menu
Menu subject to change.
Reserve Your Place
Seating for this special event is limited. Join us on July 17 for an evening featuring exceptional wines from Far Niente, a thoughtfully prepared menu from Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster, and the simple pleasure of gathering around the table to enjoy good food, fine wine and great conversation.
To reserve your place, call 407.645.4443.
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