Navarro Mendocino Chardonnay 2001
Chardonnay
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2001
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750ML
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The majority of the grapes for this particular Chardonnay were grown in the Anderson Valley but the blend also includes grapes from Potter Valley and Robinson Creek. This Chardonnay emphasizes fruit so rather than using brand new oak, the blend was stored for eight months in seasoned French barrels. Only a portion of the blend underwent a malolactic fermentation, a secondary fermentation that changes apple-like flavors into more buttery ones. Since our artistic judgment was to let the apple and lemon-like flavors of the Chardonnay grape shine through, the wine received only one light filtration right before bottling. The wine's silky texture, bright color, intense fruit, restrained oak and moderate price tag should all contribute to making your culinary offerings a work of art.
Our family has been growing grapes, in the Anderson Valley in coastal Mendocino since 1973. Since our production of wine and non-alcoholic grape juice is small, you probably will not find them in your local store.
Consolidation and globalization are sweeping the wine business but mega-farming is not particularly conducive to crafting distinctive wines. Navarro is tiny and we don't base decisions on expediency or efficiency. We hand hoe on hillsides, punch-down fermenting juice in small bins and painstakingly train each stray grape shoot into its proper place on the trellis.
CNC555681_2001 Item# 74337