Saracina Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2020
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Juicy and snappy, this opens with oyster shell, wet stone and lime notes. The palate is invigorating and fresh like spring, with clean acidity that weaves in and out and leaves you wanting more. Risotto with asparagus would be a lovely pairing. Of course, anything on the half shell would also be a knockout.
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This medium- to full-bodied wine sports flavors of cantaloupe, Pippin apple and butter tinted by cedar and toast nuances. The non-irrigated Lolonis Vineyard is one of the oldest Sauvignon Blanc sources in the state, having been planted during World War II.
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COMMENTARY: The 2020 Saracina Mendocino County Sauvignon Blanc is fresh, lively, and varietal. TASTING NOTES: This wine shines with aromas and flavors of savory spices, ripe citrus, and herbs. Enjoy it with Hamachi nigiri. (Tasted: December 18, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
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Saracina Vineyards is a 400-acre winery estate located in Mendocino County. The winery and vineyards are Certified California Sustainable (“CSWA”) and home to a tasting room, a 140-year-old olive grove, vegetable gardens, beehives, alpacas, and all manner of bird and wild animal life.
Saracina’s location in Hopland is close to the southern border of Mendocino County, along the head waters of the Russian River. This area is a 90-minute drive north of San Francisco, and 30 miles north of the town of Healdsburg, in northern Sonoma County.
Winemaker Alex MacGregor joined John Fetzer, the original founder of Saracina Vineyards, in 2002, and has been making Saracina’s wines ever since. As a result of Alex’s commitment to quality, strong ties to the community, and long-standing grower relationships, Saracina Vineyards has been regarded as one of the most consistent wine producers in Mendocino County. And in 2018, Marc D. Taub took on stewardship of the Saracina Estate & Vineyards, upholding the spirit of family legacy that has defined this iconic Mendocino winery since inception.
The handcrafted, limited-production Saracina Vineyards wines reflect a conscious sense of this beautiful place in Mendocino County.
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
A large and diverse appellation within California’s North Coast AVA, Mendocino is home to several smaller sub-regions—most notably the Anderson Valley. This scenic region, with rolling hills covered in redwood forests as well as vineyards, is one of the world’s top producers of certified organically-grown grapes. Due to wide geographical and climatic variation, a vast array of wine styles can be found here.