An intense heat wave during the first weekend in September ramped up harvest at Navarro. Autumn is the busiest and most exciting time at the farm and this year is no exception. The Mendocino County Fair has been a beloved tradition for over ninety years and this September, Navarro was the undisputed wine champ, winning nineteen gold medals, including Best of Show White for 2016 Edelzwicker, Best of Show Rosé for the 2016 Rosé and Best of Show Dessert Wine for the soon-to-be-released 2016 Riesling, Cluster Select Late Harvest. In fact, with just about any wine you choose, from our modestly priced Navarrouge to our most expensive 2014 Pinot Noir, Deep End Blend, you will be tasting a gold medal winner. We take pride in the fact that most Navarro wines not only taste great, they represent great values, which helps explain why so many of our friends come back to visit us year after year. If you are not already a member, consider joining our Pre-Release with an Introductory Offer, which will allow you to get One-Cent ground freight and reduced air freight for all 12 bottle orders all year long.

Thanks for supporting our family farm,

Ted Bennett and Deborah Cahn
Aaron and Sarah Cahn Bennett

 Navarro's tasting room staff will help make your visit to Philo an enjoyable event. Each day we offer free tastings of fifteen award-winning wines and we have picnic fixings and plenty of picnic tables. We hope to see you this autumn.

Wine critics' comments on current releases

2014 Chardonnay, Première Reserve $27.00
“An appealing combo of fruit and spice flavors and a rich but lively texture to make it both tasty and appetizing. It has the creaminess and unctuousness that many people love while balancing it with fresh acidity.”

2015 Gewürztraminer, Estate Bottled $22.00
“This is the gold standard for American gewürztraminer, and it delivers classic aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, including lychee, pink grapefruit and clove, all backed by surprisingly firm acidity.”

2015 Pinot Gris, Anderson Valley $19.50
“Yet another Navarro that impresses with its core characteristics, this well-made Pinot Gris reminds me of those coming out of Oregon. A bit light on color and aromas, it is more forward on fruit flavors that are well-balanced with attractive crispness.”

2014 Pinot Noir, Méthode à l'Ancienne $32.00
“In this one, vivid black-cherry aromas, tangy but deep cherry and cranberry flavors, and a nice, firm and appropriately tannic texture add up to a concentrated and nicely proportioned wine.”

2014 Pinot Noir, Deep End Blend $55.00
“A vivid, potent and concentrated fruit component lights up this full-bodied wine from the first whiff through the finish. Black cherry, violet and cassis come together in a powerful beam of flavor.”

2016 Rose of Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley $22.00
“Pale and slightly earthy pink; light, bright, floral, with maybe a slight touch of white pepper. This is a truly lovely rosé, and was extremely enjoyable meted out in small pours over four warm nights.”