Navarro Vineyards

Mendocino Chardonnay

8.910 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
David Shaw

Flawed cork with some mold growth in the interior surface and pits; I haven’t seen that in years. No discernible effect on wine quality, however. Sulfite nose initially. Pale white, excellent clarity. Pineapple, lemon and apple flavors, lactic drying finish. Appears to be bone dry. Slight peach flavor emerges after 30 minutes. Solid acidity, a good food wine, though I’d imagine there’s not much aging potential left in this wine.

Flawed cork with some mold growth in the interior surface and pits; I haven’t seen that in years. No discernible effect on wine quality, however. Sulfite nose initially. Pale white, excellent clarity. Pineapple, lemon and apple flavors, lactic drying finish. Appears to be bone dry. Slight peach flavor emerges after 30 minutes. Solid acidity, a good food wine, though I’d imagine there’s not much aging potential left in this wine.

Jun 11th, 2020
David Shaw

Pale golden yellow. Tropical notes in nose. Pineapple, lemon, stone and orchard fruit flavors in mouth. Slight skin astringency in finish. Well balanced. Lemon citrusy and later peachy aftertaste. No discernible wood, just grape goodness with maybe a touch of malolactic. Paired with my seasonal pizza, a Sicilian cauliflower.

Pale golden yellow. Tropical notes in nose. Pineapple, lemon, stone and orchard fruit flavors in mouth. Slight skin astringency in finish. Well balanced. Lemon citrusy and later peachy aftertaste. No discernible wood, just grape goodness with maybe a touch of malolactic. Paired with my seasonal pizza, a Sicilian cauliflower.

Jan 28th, 2019
Evan Bienstock

I like this CA Chard. Not too much butter or oak, rather I get green fruit. It's pretty but not a stunner.

I like this CA Chard. Not too much butter or oak, rather I get green fruit. It's pretty but not a stunner.

Jun 3rd, 2017
Hernan Hernandez

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Nov 8th, 2020
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