Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Gris 2018

 After delivering that first soft kiss of fruit to the palate Navarro’s Pinot Gris continues to please in oh so many ways.  With its subtle notes of stone fruits, juicy apple and pear, plus a hint of something fresh and floral, the rewards of taste and texture keep coming.  The cascade of pleasure this wine delivers is rooted in delicacy, while at the same time complexity rules here.  Textures include crisp acidity touched by a faint oiliness not uncommon in good Pinot Gris.  The finish is long and pleasantly convoluted.  I could keep raving about Navarro’s Pinot Gris but instead I urge you to try it yourself.  Now.