Navarro Vineyards - 2014 Pinot Blanc

2014 Pinot Blanc
Mendocino (Dry)
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Young and pretty

This is our third vintage of Pinot Blanc from Jason and Susanne McConnell's well-tended vineyard in the Russian River watershed near Ukiah and we are tickled by the consistent quality from vintage to vintage. The climate in Ukiah is warmer than the Anderson Valley, especially during harvest, and we didn't want September heat to burn off the variety's floral, stone-fruit aromatics; we decided to harvest these grapes a bit less ripe than we typically do for Navarro's Philo-grown whites. In retrospect, it was a good decision as our goal was to produce a crisp, refreshing white for spring and summer. In all three vintages, Navarro's tasting panel has preferred the Pinot Blanc with a small addition of Chardonnay, which fills out the mid palate and lengthens the finish.

The Pinot Blanc is so quaffable that it seems to evaporate. We decided that a bigger glass would be in order; one that holds a full 750 ml bottle of wine.

Navarro's 2014 winery crush crew. Navarro employs four full-time winery workers year-round, but at harvest, when we are processing grapes, the crew expands to about fourteen. If you are in Philo at harvest, you may be pressed into service.

Pinot Blanc is not a varietal for the cellar; its beauty is in its freshness. Although we've received comments on this wine that are extremely flattering, one customer's modest comment pretty much sums up our feelings: “straightforward, refreshing and well made. perfect summer wine.” There are no oak flavors to beef up the weight or mask the fruit. The wine is dry, crisp and light enough to pair with food on a warm summer day. Two prior vintages (and hopefully this vintage) of Navarro's Pinot Blanc have garnered Gold Medals at the California State Fair. Gold Medal winner. Best of Class.

Specifications

Harvested: Sept. 5, 2014
Sugars at harvest: 22.8° Brix
Bottled: Feb. 17, 2015
Cases produced: 1157
Alcohol: 13.4%
Residual sugars: 0.2%
Titratable acidity: 7.0 g/L
pH: 3.35

2022 Pinot Blanc, Anderson Valley

94 Points. “Here’s another variety that should be more widely planted in California – in select spots, of course. This comes from Anderson Valley, home of an annual Alsatian Festival, so it seems a natural, but I believe Navarro is the only winery there that is producing a varietally designated bottling. In the hands of Navarro’s winemaking team, it’s a can’t miss proposition. I’m guessing a tip or to has been picked up from the Alsace winemakers that visit each year, as this is spot on. A true delight!” —Rich Cook, Wine Review Online

“Fresh and expressive with appealing pear and peach fruit as well as some citrus freshness. Lovely energy here with a delicate spiciness as well as some floral fruit. Primary and delicious. 91/100” —Jamie Goode, WineAnorak.com

2021 Pinot Blanc, Mendocino

92 points. “A smooth texture and lively honeydew melon and spiced apple flavors give this tempting, medium- bodied wine a generous fruitiness along with good balance. Light butter and baguette nuances develop with more sipping.” —Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast

2020 Pinot Blanc, Mendocino

90 points. “This lively, well-balanced and citrus-scented wine rides on good acidity, a rather light body and plenty of energizing lemon and lime flavors subtly accented by toasted nuts.” —Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast

2019 Pinot Blanc, Mendocino

92 points. “This very pale straw-colored Pinot Blanc from Navarro opens with a papaya and lemon verbena bouquet with hints lychee and bee’s wax mixed in as well. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with plus acidity and has a lush mouthfeel. The flavor profile is a gentle papaya and Bosc pear blend with notes of clover honey. We also detected hints of apricot, almond and tangerine. The finish is dry and refreshing. The Panel suggested pairing this Pinot Blanc with a scallop and pasta dish with an orange cream sauce, fettuccini alfredo, or pan-fried tilapia. Enjoy.” —Ken’s Wine Guide, October 12, 2020

2015 Pinot Blanc

The Navarro Vineyards 2015 Mendocino County Pinot Blanc won Best of Show White as well as Best of Mendocino County. The dry white wine from the well-known Anderson Valley producer is popular in the Alsace region of eastern France, and Navarro specializes in aromatic, Alsatian varietals. “It is a wine meant to be consumed young and fresh,” said Deborah Cahn, owner of Navarro Vineyards. The judges called the aromatic wine “floral and pretty” with a nose that “follows into the palate.> DIANE PETERSON, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT, April 15, 2016.

2014 Pinot Blanc

“Exceptional” “2014 Navarro Pinot Blanc, Mendocino County ($14): Striking aroma of minerals, light peach, and a trace of blossoms lead to a superb mid-palate—dramatic testament to this rare grape’s world-class status. From a fine vineyard near Ukiah. One of the top white wine values in the world! To order: 800-537-9463. Note: An entire case is $149, or just over $12 a bottle, an amazing bargain! Tasted double-blind.” Dave Ruiz> Dan Berger, Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences, April 9, 2015.

2013 Pinot Blanc

This pale straw colored Pinot Blanc is a steal at $15! It opens with an attractive mild peach bouquet with a hint of tangerine and wet stone. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a very tasty green apple with notes of nicely integrated minerality and hints of Anjou pear and mandarin orange. The finish is dry and its flavors and acidity last for quite some time after the wine is gone. This Pinot Blanc would pair well with grilled halibut. Enjoy – Ken (Winery Direct)> Ken Hoggins, www.KensWineGuide.com, May 10, 2014.

2012 Pinot Blanc

This is Navarro's first release of Pinot Blanc. Wow, they are off to a really good start. It is almost clear colored and opens with a mild pear bouquet with a hint of vanilla. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a tasty green apple with notes of minerality and Anjou pear. The finish is dry and its flavors linger for quite some time. I would pair this very good wine with Emeril's crab cakes. Enjoy - Kenb> Ken Hoggins, www.KensWineGuide.com, August 11, 2013.