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"2008 Saracina Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc:  Light, greenish yellow.  Orange peel and gingery spices on the nose, along with a subtle honey nuance.  Nicely concentrated but youthfully uncompromising, with a nervy spine of acidity accentuating the wine's dry impression.  Shows more body with air and finishes with refreshing mineral cut and excellent citrusy persistence.  Aeration brought out a deeper, sweeter melon quality but hte nerviness and precision still held sway.  90."
Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June 2010

"2007 Saracina Zinfandel:  Deep, bright red.  High-pitched, perfumed aromas of raspberry, pungent minerality and rose petal.  Silky, suave and refined, with good clarity and precision to the flavors of crushed red berries, vanilla bean and candied rose.  Finishes with good persistence and lingering sweetness.  88."
Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June 2010

"2006 Saracina Atrea Old Soul Red:  An attractive bistro-style red, the 2006 Atrea Old Soul Red is a California version of a high class Cotes du Rhone.  Plenty of spice, pepper, roasted herb, blackberry, and black cherry aromas jump from the glass of this medium-bodied, generous, velvety-textured, delicious, seductive wine.  Enjoy it over the next 1-2 years.  88."
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, February 2010

"2007 Saracina Pinot Noir:  The 2007 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley exhibits the cool raspberry, blueberry and floral characteristics that routinely emerge from this northern appellation.  Soft, silky tannins and a round personality make for a delicious PInot to drink over the near term.  89."
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, February 2010

"2007 Saracina Zinfandel:  An impressive effort, the elegant yet substantial 2007 Zinfandel offers copious aromas of briery fruit intermixed with licorice, cedar and spice box.  It displays a delicious roundness, a lovely texture, and a heady finish.  Drink it over the next 3-4 years.  89."
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, February 2010

"2006 Saracina Syrah Rodgers Creek:  The 2006 Syrah Rodgers Creek Vineyard's beautiful perfume includes scents of spring flowers, melted road tar, pepper, roasted meats, and blackberries.  This is a big, chewy, dense, full-bodied Syrah to consume over the next 7-8 years.  90."
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, February 2010