91
points
Patianna 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino County)
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$18
Patianna has a very good track record with this unoaked variety, which is grown in the warmer Hopland area of inland Mendocino. The ’08 is very dry, very crisp in citrusy acids, and complex, with New Zealand-style flavors of gooseberries, white currants, minerals and geraniums, in addition to riper flavors of pineapples, limes and sweet Meyer lemons.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
91
points
Patianna 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino County)
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$18
Patianna has been producing biodynamically-grown Sauvignon Blanc under the radar, and consumers really should discover it. The ’05 is quite as good as the ’03, maybe better, a dry, crisp, elegantly balanced wine, with delicately unoaked citrus flavors. It’s Sauvignons like this that are weaning wine lovers away from Chardonnay.
— S.H.
(12/31/2006)
90
points
Patianna 2003 Fairbairn Ranch Syrah (Mendocino County)
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$30
From a winery practicing biodynamic grapegrowing, this is a big, sturdy Syrah, very dry, and pretty tannic. It’s also very clean, with strong flavors of roasted coffee and blackberries. The size calls for sturdy, rich, barbecued meats.
— S.H.
(11/15/2005)