Navarro Vineyards - 2012 Chardonnay Table Wine

2012 Chardonnay Table Wine
  North Coast
  58% Sonoma, 42% Mendocino
  (750 ml) - Sold Out!

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Tale of two appellations

This year our Table Wine blend includes grapes grown outside Mendocino. Navarro has planted multiple grape varieties, which ripen at different times, to spread the risk of total crop failure if adverse weather hits at a critical point. 2012 was the first time in the last four decades that Navarro seemed to have a promising crop for each and every variety. We're embarrassed to admit that it put us in a complacent mood. Chardonnay is one of last grapes to ripen at Navarro and when we began harvesting this variety, we found that the clusters were much smaller than expected and our crop estimates for Chardonnay had been far too optimistic. Oops! Trying to line up quality Chardonnay in October is no small feat because of a continuing wine-grape shortage in Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Jim spent several days on the phone as well as driving around in his pickup truck soliciting Chardonnay. Testing Chardonnay grapes that have just been delivered to the winery. We work long hours during harvest; an ideal way to lose weight except if you eat grapes all day and share in the hearty employee harvest midday meals.		Jim Klein, Navarro's winemaker, and Casey Hartlip, vineyard manager at Valley Foothills Vineyard. We've been purchasing grapes from this neighboring vineyard every year since 1978. Two of the three Mendocino wines in this year's Table Wine are from this excellent vineyard. In the nick of time, he contacted a good vineyard near Forestville in Sonoma County, where a portion of Gary Nelson's 2012 crop was, as yet, unsold. The 2012 cuvée is a blend from three pickings grown in Mendocino vineyards plus the Nelson lot. Each was fermented in temperature-controlled tanks then racked to French oak barrels to age for ten months. This wine is a lovely marriage of two of the nicest appellations in the North Coast, giving off attractive apple aromas and a crisp lemony finish. The bargain price makes it even more beguiling, especially for a large gathering, and will show off your holiday ham or latkes. Silver Medal winner.

Specifications
Harvested:	Sept. 28 to Oct. 23, 2012	Sugars at harvest:	23.8° Brix
Bottled:	June 26 & 27, 2013	Cases produced:	1,983
Alcohol:	13.8%	Titratable acidity:	7.7 g/L
pH:	3.38

2021 Chardonnay Table Wine, Anderson Valley

“This is the winery’s daily drinker Chardonnay in a group of what’s usually three different levels, and it’s always offered at a generous case discount. The ’21 is citrus forward aromatically, and that translates nicely to the palate where the lemon and lime are joined by a soft tropical note and some sweet oak. You won’t find better Chardonnay at this price point.” —Rich Cook, Wine Review Online

2015 Chardonnay Table Wine

It may be a “table wine” but it impresses, especially given its price. Forward fruit is well-balanced by attractive crispness, and the wine is surprisingly well-integrated and long-finishing.John Vankat, Arizona Daily Sun, January 11, 2017.

2012 Chardonnay Table Wine

Pure and clean in an appealing style that highlights ripe pear, apple, honeydew melon and subtle oak spice notes. Drink now. - James Laube Wine Specator, June 30,2014.

2011 Chardonnay Table Wine

This Anderson Valley Chardonnay is creamy with a caramel-lemon imprint, yet textured and vibrant with bright acidity. A bite of lime marks the finish. Best Buy. - Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, March 1,2013.

2008 Chardonnay Table Wine

Medium-bodied, with tart citrus, green apple and spicy notes that turn thin. Drink now. 2,862 cases made. James Laube, Wine Spectator, Web Only 2010.

2007 Chardonnay Table Wine

“A couple of years ago, I first wrote about Navarro and their 2004 Chardonnay Table Wine. I think that was our first experience with that wine. Since then, we've enjoyed each of their subsequent vintages - including the new Navarro 2007 Chardonnay Table Wine release that arrived a few weeks back in the fall wine club shipment. If you're looking for an everyday Chardonnay, Navarro's comes with our highest recommendation.” scottskitchen.com, November 23, 2008.

2001 Chardonnay Table Wine

Navarro calls this a table wine for its everyday utility, and that's what we found: clean golden apple flavor, minimal oak contact, just enough of a snap of acidity to wash down that next bit of grilled chicken sandwich. - Tera Q. Thomas and Patrick Comiskey, Wine & Spirits, December 2002.

2000 Chardonnay Table Wine

Medium light gold color. Cinnamon-apple with fragrant, spicy nose. Soft buttery... Chardonnay at a great price. - Tom Hill, Los Olivos Wine & Spirits, November 15, 2001.

1999 Chardonnay Table Wine

Shows green apple, cotton candy, and honeydew on the nose before a smooth palate of green apple and melon and a medium to long and focused finish. This is a great buy, especially for everyday drinking. - Colorado Wine News, January - March 2001.

Exceptional. Crisp and lean with delicate flavors, but a hint of creaminess in the finish. Amazing bargain. - Dan Berger's Vintage Experience, August 17, 2000.

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