Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Mourvèdre

8.846 ratings

8.92 pro ratings

Contra Costa County, San Francisco Bay, California, USA

Mourvedre

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, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa

Top Notes For

8.9

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

8.8

Bold. Begins fruity but has a somewhat spicy finish. Interesting variety with every sip.

Bold. Begins fruity but has a somewhat spicy finish. Interesting variety with every sip.

May 4th, 2021

Anastasia Leyden

8.6

We had this with some cheese and olives, and chicken or steak with harissa. Was a nice dinner wine.

We had this with some cheese and olives, and chicken or steak with harissa. Was a nice dinner wine.

Apr 1st, 2019

Dina Alongi Caggiula

8.7

Delicious red! Full body and dry

Delicious red! Full body and dry

Dec 14th, 2017

8.8

A little too peppery

A little too peppery

May 12th, 2017

8.9

Big jammy fruit with some funky chocolate mixed in, but still very easy to drink. Has been a favorite for years- one of the only CA wines I truly enjoy.

Big jammy fruit with some funky chocolate mixed in, but still very easy to drink. Has been a favorite for years- one of the only CA wines I truly enjoy.

Jan 13th, 2017

10

What a great surprise… Drank like $100 bottle! Great body and very supple fruit coming through.

What a great surprise… Drank like $100 bottle! Great body and very supple fruit coming through.

Oct 14th, 2016

8.9

Hints of spice and herb on the nose. Subtle mouth feel. Medium+ body. Flavors of stewed plums and dark cherry.

Hints of spice and herb on the nose. Subtle mouth feel. Medium+ body. Flavors of stewed plums and dark cherry.

Jun 16th, 2016

9.0

Jammy black fruit, full bodied, very drinkable on its own. Little bit acidic finish. A great deal picked up on sale at $12.

Jammy black fruit, full bodied, very drinkable on its own. Little bit acidic finish. A great deal picked up on sale at $12.

Apr 12th, 2016

9.0

Dark fruit, rounded mouth feel

Dark fruit, rounded mouth feel

Feb 28th, 2016