A favorite producer of mine, and a severely underrated Chardonnay maker at that. This is their mid-line offering, but there’s nothing middling about it. Balanced citrus, peach and apple aromas and flavors show off the region, and ride a wave of freshening acidity through a long finish where a subtle kiss of oak spice pops nicely. Eminently quaffable! A Platinum Award winner at the 2018 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits.
Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley (Mendocino, California) Chardonnay 2017
By Rich Cook