Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Mourvèdre

8.846 ratings
8.92 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
Shengli Hu

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
Jason Phillips

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

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

Delicious red! Full body and dry

Delicious red! Full body and dry

Dec 14th, 2017
Matt Lacny

A little too peppery

A little too peppery

May 12th, 2017
Amelia Carry

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
Justin Bjork

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
Douglas Eddins

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
Morgan Bird

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
Mary Rossillo

Dark fruit, rounded mouth feel

Dark fruit, rounded mouth feel

Feb 28th, 2016