Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Mourvèdre

8.9542 ratings
8.727 pro ratings
Contra Costa County, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Mourvedre
Pasta, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, White Rice, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Michael Herzog

A touch of life left. Still oak present. Ready to drink 3 years ago.

A touch of life left. Still oak present. Ready to drink 3 years ago.

Aug 26th, 2019
Shengli Hu

Leather, meat, basil, oregano, bay leaves, black pepper & white pepper. Elevated minerals. Faint new oak influence. Blueberry and tart red cherry. Medium acidity, medium plus to elevated body, elevated tannins.

Leather, meat, basil, oregano, bay leaves, black pepper & white pepper. Elevated minerals. Faint new oak influence. Blueberry and tart red cherry. Medium acidity, medium plus to elevated body, elevated tannins.

Mar 21st, 2018
Forest Rogers-Phillips

Nice, big bold body, with dark berry and a touch of spice.

Nice, big bold body, with dark berry and a touch of spice.

4 people found it helpfulApr 14th, 2016
Skip Davis-Cochrane

Interesting plum, vanilla, and mocha/chocolate on the palate. Particularly notice a chewy dark chocolate note on the finish with a hint of oak.

Interesting plum, vanilla, and mocha/chocolate on the palate. Particularly notice a chewy dark chocolate note on the finish with a hint of oak.

3 people found it helpfulJun 10th, 2015
Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

like Gomer used to say, "Well goooooooollie. Surprise, surprise, surprise!" dried cherries, balsamic, salty, savoury palate. Really fun!

like Gomer used to say, "Well goooooooollie. Surprise, surprise, surprise!" dried cherries, balsamic, salty, savoury palate. Really fun!

2 people found it helpfulNov 24th, 2014
Michael Lavely

One of the few Mourvèdre that stands on its own. Luscious fruit, and chocolate. Great wine from Cline.

One of the few Mourvèdre that stands on its own. Luscious fruit, and chocolate. Great wine from Cline.

1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2020
Shannon Birkelbach

Love this grape and this vintage was fabulous. Smooth. Dark. Great with my chocolate at night.

Love this grape and this vintage was fabulous. Smooth. Dark. Great with my chocolate at night.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2017
Lori Mike

Pours jam in color. ON THE NOSE: chocolate and raspberry. Reminds me of a raspberry jelly ring. ON THE PALATE: raspberry blackberry jam and more chocolate with some some spice on the finish. Very slight hint of the 15.5 % alcohol. Medium body medium (+) finish.

Pours jam in color. ON THE NOSE: chocolate and raspberry. Reminds me of a raspberry jelly ring. ON THE PALATE: raspberry blackberry jam and more chocolate with some some spice on the finish. Very slight hint of the 15.5 % alcohol. Medium body medium (+) finish.

1 person found it helpfulJun 27th, 2016
Heather Jacobson

Wow!!! Delicious with a strong finish!

Wow!!! Delicious with a strong finish!

1 person found it helpfulJun 13th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

There are only 900 acres of this varietal in California

There are only 900 acres of this varietal in California

1 person found it helpfulApr 2nd, 2014