White

Sauvignon Blanc

Saracina

Mendocino County · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Country
United States
Region
Mendocino County
Appellation
Mendocino County / California
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

goat cheese · crackers · seafood · salads · grilled chicken

Rated vintages

  • 201691 pts

    Floral and wet-stone aromas are followed by tangy kiwi and jicama flavors keeping to a nicely dry profile. This distinctive wine from extremely consistent Saracina has bracing acidity and good concentration but remains on the subtle side.

  • 201290 pts

    Fresh and fruity, Saracina's offers tart citrus, white peach and a long-lasting, oaky backbone, with textured mouthfeel and a level of concentration that calls out for food.

  • 201188 pts

    A full and creamy style of Sauvignon Blanc, this has a lot of dense almond and vanilla notes set against high tones of bright peach and flint. With its great, fresh acidity, it will hold up against an appetizer like goat cheese on crackers.

  • 200990 pts

    Winemaking team Alex MacGregor and David Ramey have produced a beautiful Sauvignon Blanc here, from organically farmed grapes grown in several vineyards throughout Mendocino County, including owner John Fetzer's Kathleen's Vineyard, named for his mom. Barrel-fermented but having…

  • 200184 pts

    Refreshing and zesty, with peach, grass, juniper berry and grapefruit flavors that drink a little sweet, although crisp acidity cleanses and soothes the palate. This nice cocktail wine is fun and easy to drink.