Cline Cellars

Over 100 Years Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel

8.819 ratings
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Contra Costa County, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Gregory Lee

Sweeter fruity blackberry

Sweeter fruity blackberry

Mar 3rd, 2024
Jess

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of rich ripe black cherry, spice.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black cherry, vanilla, cherry brandy, cherry cola. So much cherry! Medium-rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of rich ripe black cherry, spice.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black cherry, vanilla, cherry brandy, cherry cola. So much cherry! Medium-rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Jan 30th, 2024
Austin Pritchett

Typical of a Zinfandel, dry on the palate and fairly full body

Typical of a Zinfandel, dry on the palate and fairly full body

Dec 25th, 2023
Neal Ferry

Typical, still a young one

Typical, still a young one

Feb 14th, 2023
Frank Lin

A little manipulated. Sweet and oaky. Sample. For 12.95 at lawc, I can do better next time.

A little manipulated. Sweet and oaky. Sample. For 12.95 at lawc, I can do better next time.

Nov 14th, 2022
Jessica

Jessica had this 7 days ago

Jessica had this 7 days ago

May 8th, 2024
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Mar 18th, 2024
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Jan 13th, 2024
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Jan 13th, 2024
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Nov 12th, 2023