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

Shows more gooseberry and feline notes than previous vintages, but there’s still enough sweet spearmint and pink grapefruit flavor to satisfy. The acidity is lovely and mouthwatering.——S.H.(3/1/2009)—— 88

Patianna has established a fine track record with this keen, fresh Sauvignon Blanc. Grown biodynamically, with no oak at all, the wine brims with crisp acidity. That brightens the lime, apricot, green apple and vanilla flavors that finish with a steely minerality.——S.H.(5/1/2008)—— 87