At Navarro we keep small lots of wine separate throughout the winemaking process, giving us plentiful options for the blends we will eventually bottle. In 2024, we harvested five blocks of Pinot Gris. Each lot was destemmed, pressed without skin contact, cold settled, and then fermented cool and aged
sur lie in French oak ovals for eight months. Our first tasting in February helped us assess the quality of each lot for blending.
Jim setting up a pump. We fermented and aged Pinot Gris sur lie in these French oak ovals
One lot really stood out for its aromatics and flavor—it also happened to be the first Gris we harvested and the ripest as well, which might help explain its exceptional quality. Floral notes suggest stargazer lilies, while nectarine, hazelnut and citrus flavors precede a long suave finish.
Platinum Medal winner. Best of Class. 97 points.