This year nature presented some stark reminders that we are first and foremost farmers. Before we were able to practice our winemaking craft, Navarro's hardworking crew had to contend with nineteen nights of spring frost followed by forest fires that blazed in the hills surrounding Anderson Valley. We sighed with gratitude when we finally gathered grapes in October, spurred on by an early winter frost.

This season we are releasing nine new wines: five dry whites, two intricate reds, a succulent Late Harvest, and for a holiday treat, Navarro's sparkling Gewürztraminer Brut. All the new wines twinkle with medals. The case special on the 2007 Chardonnay Table Wine works out to only $10.50 per bottle providing you with a personal reason to be thankful this harvest season. Since we're all counting pennies, one-cent ground freight and reduced air freight for all case orders, as well as bargain prices on case specials and samplers will be available until December 31.

Happy holidays from our family to yours,

Ted Bennett and Deborah Cahn
Aaron and Sarah Cahn Bennett