Releases

Saracina Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Our 2007 Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of lemongrass, quince, lime zest and wet stone. The palate is a perfect balancing act between the weight of extended lees contact and fresh, vibrant acidity; the long, mouthwatering finish underscores the strength of this great vintage.

Limited Production: 1254 cases.

Saracina Petite Sirah 2005

Our 2005 Petite Sirah exhibits an inky blue/black color and vivid black raspberry, blackberry and floral notes. It is a big wine but surprisingly civilized and supple on the palate. The wine is accessible now but is worthy of holding for a generation.

Limited Production: 268 cases

Saracina Pinot Noir 2007

Generally, the Anderson Valley runs to an elegant, nuanced, silky style of Pinot Noir, and our aim was to respect the fruit and the vineyard and emphasize those attributes. Our 2007 vintage was handled gently throughout, and it is certainly manifest in the finished wine. The nose is compelling, with perfumed, spicy cherry and plum fruits and subtle oak undertones. The palate exhibits very supple tannins with balanced acidity, and the finish carries well. This is a great example of true Pinot Noir from a banner year and a superb site.

Saracina Syrah 2005

The saturated purple/black color of our 2005 Syrah is a giveaway that this is serious wine. The nose shows intense blue and black fruits with smoke, bacon and dried herb notes. On the palate the wine shows impressive richness and depth, oak is well integrated and tannins are supple. The wine is a superb expression of the minerality and delineation that high elevation vineyards can achieve with careful and thoughtful winemaking.

Limited Production: 223 cases

Saracina Zinfandel 2006

The wine's medium ruby color is followed by glorious perfume, rose petal and briary aromas that are the hallmark of the Du Pratt clone when well crafted. On the palate, this Zinfandel skirts the edges of extra ripeness but remains focused and expressive, finishing with deep, concentrated and unctuously textured flavors that suggest pairing with smoky barbecue fare or a simple prosciutto pizza.

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Saracina Zinfandel 2007

Highly concentrated, our 2007 Zinfandel is deep on blackberry fruit with sweet soil and spice notes. The palate is balanced and supple with a layered richness and enough tanning to ensure even more sophistication in years to come.

Limited Production: 141 cases

Atrea The Choir 2008

The hugely aromatic nose of apricot, honeysuckle, orange blossoms and jasmine has become the hallmark of The Choir. The palate carries similar flavors with emphasis on pitted fruits. It sports richness without excess weight. Wine can be powerful and vibrant simultaneously when made well, as The Choir demonstrates. This wine will appeal to the "ABC" (anything but chardonnay) crowd.

Atrea Old Soul Red 2005

This unique blend of Mendocino County’s iconic grapes has deep and well defined aromas of boysenberry, blackberry and creamy oak. The palate is fully ripe and well fleshed out, sporting plumy black fruit and supple, soft tannins. It is structured enough to hold well in bottle for years, but the fruit is so appealing that I would start drinking it now.

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Atrea Old Soul Red 2006

Dark ruby in color, this wine's nose reveals ripe strawberry and red raspberry fruit, mocha, a hint of white pepper and a side note of classic Malbec baking spices. The flavors are jammy, ripe and expressive, and the tannins are creamy, supple and well integrated. Well-proportioned and balanced, juicy but not overripe, this vintage continues to deliver the Old Soul Red message of imminent, satisfying drinkability on release without sacrificing the merits of aging potential.

Production: 1891 cases

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Saracina Petite Sirah 2003

What can you say about a wine that makes itself? These old-vine grapes were sourced from low-yield, head-pruned, organic vineyards that were first planted in 1948 in the McDowell Valley. This petite sirah has beautiful deep garnet color, aromas of smoke, ripe blackberries, and a whiff of black pepper. This rustic but polished wine has pronounced mouth-coating tannins and depth that expand with aeration.

Limited Production: 160 cases

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Saracina Syrah 2003

This classic syrah has black fruited, roasted grain aromatics with a hint of floral essence. The palate shows good extraction, polished tannins, and serious depth. This is a wine that emphasizes balance and proportion rather than brawn and over-ripeness.

Limited Production: 297 cases