Cline Cellars

Cline Cellars

Big Break Vineyard Zinfandel 2016

Poured into a decanter roughly an hour prior to service and presented double-blind. The 2016 “Big Break” presents a bright ruby with a deep but transparent core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and no obvious signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart, ripe and dried red fruits: cherries, Craisins, red flowers, leather, dried earth and light baking spice. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, though the fruit comes across a lot more ripe. The finish is medium+ and the alcohol is high. I called 2020 Cote du Rhône (Southern), Grenache heavy GSM blend. What a pleasant surprise! I used to drink the smack out of various Cline Zinfandel’s and Big Break was always amongst their better, if not a little more difficult to find. Drinking well now and will continue to do so through 2031, easy. — 23 days ago

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Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2019

Medium ruby in color; blackberry jam; plums, and tabacco on the nose; medium minus acidity; medium tannins; tastes like strawberry jam, blueberries, and baking spices with a long finish. Nellie didn't like it, but I do. — 4 months ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie

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Big Break Vineyard Grenache 2019

Translucent ruby color. Unique aroma ( mint)? Mild cherry sweetness with big fruit in the middle. Then a slightly tannic tobacco finish. — 3 years ago

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Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Mourvèdre 2023

Excellent with Dr . Pepper short ribs — 10 days ago

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Over 100 Years Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel

Old Vines> Oakley, Contra Costa Cty. CA — 3 months ago

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Sonoma Coast - Estate Grown Syrah

I think this is my favorite Cline yet! — 3 years ago

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Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel

Excellent. In Butcher’s Cut on MSC — 2 months ago

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Contra Costa County Mourvedre Rosé 2022

Fresh fruit aromas, tart acidity and juicy fruits on the palate, like a tart but ripe red plum. Happy first full day of summer!! — 6 months ago

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