Navarro Vineyards
Mendocino Grenache
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
Lightly extracted ruby red in color, very good clarity. Briar, phenol and cherry fruit leather notes in nose. Tutti frutti and anise flavors, some seed and skin tannins in finish. Good acidity, tasty and complex from opening. Still benefits from decanting. Later, cherry and raspberry flavors emerge, white pepper flavor in finish. Astringency builds as well.
Lightly extracted ruby red in color, very good clarity. Briar, phenol and cherry fruit leather notes in nose. Tutti frutti and anise flavors, some seed and skin tannins in finish. Good acidity, tasty and complex from opening. Still benefits from decanting. Later, cherry and raspberry flavors emerge, white pepper flavor in finish. Astringency builds as well.
Jan 25th, 2019
Napa Fire 2017 bottles, consumption under stress.
Napa Fire 2017 bottles, consumption under stress.
1 person found it helpfulOct 13th, 2017
Wines from Navarro are so well balanced and this is no different. Ripe fruits, greats acidity and tannin levels with a smooth finish. Can’t go wrong.
Wines from Navarro are so well balanced and this is no different. Ripe fruits, greats acidity and tannin levels with a smooth finish. Can’t go wrong.
Sep 21st, 2022
This is a white Grenache! It is very balanced, not fruit. Similar to white wines from the Rhone.
This is a white Grenache! It is very balanced, not fruit. Similar to white wines from the Rhone.
Oct 5th, 2021
Had the 2013 vintage which has some good acidity with some fair tannins. Not something to hold onto long-term. Decant for a couple of hours & enjoy!
Had the 2013 vintage which has some good acidity with some fair tannins. Not something to hold onto long-term. Decant for a couple of hours & enjoy!
Jan 19th, 2017
Nice levels of acid. A bit of tannin. But also a bit too Jammy.
Nice levels of acid. A bit of tannin. But also a bit too Jammy.
Sep 24th, 2016
Delicate. Subtle flavor. Faint scent.
Delicate. Subtle flavor. Faint scent.
Mar 11th, 2014Alex had this 10 years ago
Alex had this 10 years ago
Nov 28th, 2015