Fred Cline founded Cline Cellars in 1982, in Oakley, California. In 1991, he relocated to the Sonoma Valley on a 350 acre estate in the Carneros District. Aromas of fresh berry fruits and pepper spice. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with notes of espresso and cacao, a touch of oak and spice. Medium finish, fine soft tannins, good balance ending with fruit and a bit of spice. Nice value. Pair this with a brisket or pulled pork sandwich. Tasting Sample.
Fred Cline founded Cline Cellars in 1982, in Oakley, California. In 1991, he relocated to the Sonoma Valley on a 350 acre estate in the Carneros District. Aromas of fresh berry fruits and pepper spice. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with notes of espresso and cacao, a touch of oak and spice. Medium finish, fine soft tannins, good balance ending with fruit and a bit of spice. Nice value. Pair this with a brisket or pulled pork sandwich. Tasting Sample.
Jun 12th, 2023
Best wine I've had in the last 3 months. Definitely the best zin I've ever had. Complex, yet perfectly smooth.
Best wine I've had in the last 3 months. Definitely the best zin I've ever had. Complex, yet perfectly smooth.
12 people found it helpfulJun 18th, 2014
100 years of solid viticultral artistry in head-trained vines. gorgeously upright and joyful.
100 years of solid viticultral artistry in head-trained vines. gorgeously upright and joyful.
6 people found it helpfulNov 11th, 2014
One of our favorite Zins. Enjoying tonight on the Embarcadero, Pier 23, San Francisco.
One of our favorite Zins. Enjoying tonight on the Embarcadero, Pier 23, San Francisco.
3 people found it helpfulAug 14th, 2015
Great Cali zin for an outdoor BBQ
Great Cali zin for an outdoor BBQ
3 people found it helpfulSep 22nd, 2014
Best $14 Zin around. The nose is gamie with bacon fat and brown sugar. The palate is full of strawberry, spice, and cassis. Seriously, this is an steal at 13.99
Best $14 Zin around. The nose is gamie with bacon fat and brown sugar. The palate is full of strawberry, spice, and cassis. Seriously, this is an steal at 13.99
2 people found it helpfulOct 29th, 2015
Delicious, berries and spice.
Delicious, berries and spice.
2 people found it helpfulSep 16th, 2015
Zin goodness. Classic Zin goodness. It’s like the well worn blue jeans of Zins. Comfortable, friendly, familiar and casual. That’s a lie I hate blue jeans and really like this wine but I hear normal people do like jeans, very blueberry, vanilla scented, and there’s so raisins and licorice to boot. Oh maybe this is the perfect pair well-worn boots. As opposed to jean. Yeah that’s it.
On another note, has anyone actually worn blue jeans or boots since pandemic?
Zin goodness. Classic Zin goodness. It’s like the well worn blue jeans of Zins. Comfortable, friendly, familiar and casual. That’s a lie I hate blue jeans and really like this wine but I hear normal people do like jeans, very blueberry, vanilla scented, and there’s so raisins and licorice to boot. Oh maybe this is the perfect pair well-worn boots. As opposed to jean. Yeah that’s it.
On another note, has anyone actually worn blue jeans or boots since pandemic?
1 person found it helpfulMay 25th, 2020
We enjoyed this Zin a lot. Tasting notes include all spice, floral, and strawberries. It’s potent with 15% alcohol. Paired well with dark chocolate and honey/garlic pork chops.
We enjoyed this Zin a lot. Tasting notes include all spice, floral, and strawberries. It’s potent with 15% alcohol. Paired well with dark chocolate and honey/garlic pork chops.
1 person found it helpfulDec 1st, 2019
Contra Costa County, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
