Saracina

Unoaked Mendocino County Chardonnay

8.956 ratings
9.08 pro ratings
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus and flinty scents. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and lemon citrus, spicy notes, balanced with acidity. Medium finish ending with spice, mineral and citrus notes. Drink now.

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus and flinty scents. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and lemon citrus, spicy notes, balanced with acidity. Medium finish ending with spice, mineral and citrus notes. Drink now.

Feb 5th, 2026
Mandi Speidel

City Territory Chicago, Maverick Wine Company

9.1

Short Legs….. Big Tits

Short Legs….. Big Tits

Jul 13th, 2023
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

#unoaked #mendocino #chardonnay

#unoaked #mendocino #chardonnay

May 1st, 2020
Ron R
9.1

Reminds me of Novellum, without the oak treatment. Muted nose. Fresh fruit profile on the palate. Hints of rocks and stones on the finish. For $11.99, this is a buy by the truckload.

Reminds me of Novellum, without the oak treatment. Muted nose. Fresh fruit profile on the palate. Hints of rocks and stones on the finish. For $11.99, this is a buy by the truckload.

1 person found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2018
Britn Jones

Delicious! Unoaked with minimal butter, but buttery on the nose. Delightful Apple and honey on the palate! Would buy!!!!

Delicious! Unoaked with minimal butter, but buttery on the nose. Delightful Apple and honey on the palate! Would buy!!!!

1 person found it helpfulAug 20th, 2015
Chip Cook

Honeydew and (light) butter. Not heavy and creamy. #drinkmyfeelings

Honeydew and (light) butter. Not heavy and creamy. #drinkmyfeelings

1 person found it helpfulJan 5th, 2015
Sara Nardi

Feels rich without oak. Nice balance and acidity. Elegant

Feels rich without oak. Nice balance and acidity. Elegant

1 person found it helpfulSep 11th, 2014
Russ Beebe

Wine blogger Winehiker

9.0

A delightfully unoaked Chardonnay, the way I typically like them, but with a distinctively tropical influence that suggests Roussanne but is actually a 4% Viognier topnote. it is crisp and refreshing on a warm summer afternoon; I would pop this one again.

A delightfully unoaked Chardonnay, the way I typically like them, but with a distinctively tropical influence that suggests Roussanne but is actually a 4% Viognier topnote. it is crisp and refreshing on a warm summer afternoon; I would pop this one again.

1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2014
Vienna

Interesting for a California Chardonnay. Less buttery and more like a Sauv Blanc or Pinot Grigio with hints of butter. My type of Chardonnay.

Interesting for a California Chardonnay. Less buttery and more like a Sauv Blanc or Pinot Grigio with hints of butter. My type of Chardonnay.

Sep 5th, 2025
Paula Duarte

Warm straw color. Smells of white flowers and pears. Tastes of grapefruit, oranges, cinnamon, and vanilla. Classic Chardonnay grape taste and light and airy (not creamy or buttery).

Warm straw color. Smells of white flowers and pears. Tastes of grapefruit, oranges, cinnamon, and vanilla. Classic Chardonnay grape taste and light and airy (not creamy or buttery).

Jun 30th, 2024