Navarro Vineyards - 2019 Pinot Blanc

2019 Pinot Blanc
Mendocino
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We planted our first vineyard 46 years ago so it is not surprising that some of our vines have needed replacing since then. Four years ago we planted our first Pinot Blanc, although we had previously made this variety from a neighbor's grapes. Why Pinot Blanc? Well, Navarro's reputation is based on varieties grown in Alsace—Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Muscat Blanc—so another favorite grape from the region was a logical choice. Pinot Blanc is also popular in Germany—where it is known as Weissburgunder—and plantings there have more than doubled since 2000. In Anderson Valley's cool climate the variety retains its lively raciness, making it a perfect choice for an everyday sipper; even with cluster-thinning it is a relatively heavy producer which means we can keep the price tag low for our mailing list friends.

Jim and Sarah tasting white wine at our weekday morning wine tasting

Jim Klein and Sarah tasting white wine during our weekday mornings wine tasting where we blend between vineyard lots to create the best wine of a particular grape variety.

Laying out the lineposts for Navarro's Pinot Blanc vineyard with the tasting room in the background.

We blended our Dam Face Vineyard grapes with some Pinot Blanc from Mendocino's northern Russian River and threw in a splash of Navarro Chardonnay to round out the mouth. At less than $3.00 a glass, feel free to enjoy during a weeknight supper with the family or at your next buddies' get-together. A tart embrace of lime, pear and mango with a touch of marjoram.

Specifications

Harvested: Sept. 20 to 30, 2019
Sugars at harvest: 23.4° Brix
Bottled: Feb. 18, 2020
Cases produced: 605
Alcohol: 13.2%
Titratable acidity: 6.5 g/L
pH: 3.30

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.