This autumn, with help from the Mendocino Resource Conservation District and Pacific Watershed Associates, Navarro installed a gently sloping eight foot diameter culvert in the stream which flows through the ranch. The passage is designed to encourage the return of steelhead salmon that once spawned in our shady tributary of the Navarro River. It's been over sixty years since the fish have made it this far.

Good farming and winemaking require a long term commitment and each of the eight new wines reflects years of diligent effort: four dry whites, three vigorous reds and a luscious Cluster-Select Riesling as a special holiday treat. We are also releasing three yummy varietal grape juices. The case special on the 2008 Chardonnay Table Wine works out to only $10.50 per bottle, which explains in part why so many of Navarro's long-term friends stream back to see us each year. Since we're all counting pennies, One-Cent ground freight and reduced air freight for all case orders, as well as bargain prices on case specials and samplers will be available until December 31.

Happy holidays from our family to yours,

Ted Bennett and Deborah Cahn
Aaron and Sarah Cahn Bennett