Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Mourvèdre

8.859 ratings
8.53 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
Scott T

VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's

8.5

Reliable, as always. Enjoyed with Asian inspired food.

Reliable, as always. Enjoyed with Asian inspired food.

1 person found it helpfulOct 8th, 2013
Mary Ellen Bonisteel

Plummy and rich love the ancient vines- recommend this for the price

Plummy and rich love the ancient vines- recommend this for the price

Nov 21st, 2021
Anni Sainio

Erittäin hyvä (tosin vahva, 14,5%) jenkkiviini. Lampaan kanssa nappivalinta.

Erittäin hyvä (tosin vahva, 14,5%) jenkkiviini. Lampaan kanssa nappivalinta.

Feb 8th, 2014
Zuzu Welsh

Not as good as I remember but still pretty good. No longer my favorite tho.

Not as good as I remember but still pretty good. No longer my favorite tho.

Dec 14th, 2013
Josh Wehe

Smells and tastes: black pepper, cherry, clove, dark berry, raisins, spice. Spicy edge. Would go great with pizza, spicy food

Smells and tastes: black pepper, cherry, clove, dark berry, raisins, spice. Spicy edge. Would go great with pizza, spicy food

Oct 16th, 2013
Steph Solberg

Would likely be better aged. Aerating helps but still has a sharp edge and lacks complexity.

Would likely be better aged. Aerating helps but still has a sharp edge and lacks complexity.

Aug 24th, 2013
Deirdre Ostermann

Great Mourvèdre

Great Mourvèdre

Aug 19th, 2013
Suz Davidson

Fruity, tasty but slightly sharp. Needs food.

Fruity, tasty but slightly sharp. Needs food.

Apr 29th, 2013
Simon Cm

Rich earthy fruity

Rich earthy fruity

Apr 7th, 2013
Shannon Jones

Dark fruits with notes of vanilla and caramel. So beautiful and tasty.

Dark fruits with notes of vanilla and caramel. So beautiful and tasty.

Mar 4th, 2013