Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Mourvèdre

8.920 ratings

9.04 pro ratings

Contra Costa County, San Francisco Bay, California, USA

Mourvedre

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa

Top Notes For

8.7

A touch of life left. Still oak present. Ready to drink 3 years ago.

A touch of life left. Still oak present. Ready to drink 3 years ago.

Aug 26th, 2019

9.2

Excellent structure, balance,
drinkability

Excellent structure, balance,
drinkability

Jul 31st, 2014

Mike Mighetto Hoefling

9.1

100% Mourvèdre...yum!

100% Mourvèdre...yum!

Nov 2nd, 2012

9.2

Sumptuous. Delicately fruity on the nose and palate. A very nice find.

Sumptuous. Delicately fruity on the nose and palate. A very nice find.

Dec 15th, 2015

Stephanie Gleissner

9.0

Nice mid-week wine with a bread/cheese dinner.

Nice mid-week wine with a bread/cheese dinner.

Mar 5th, 2015

Brian W. Anderson

8.6

2010, and possibly past peak. Big raisin and berry fruit notes with a lovely mid-weight mouth. A great drink.

2010, and possibly past peak. Big raisin and berry fruit notes with a lovely mid-weight mouth. A great drink.

Nov 22nd, 2014

8.5

Nice Mourvèdre from specs. Easy drinking and good with food.

Nice Mourvèdre from specs. Easy drinking and good with food.

May 10th, 2014

8.5

Light and spicy...just like me :)

Light and spicy...just like me :)

Mar 28th, 2013

7.6

Nothing stands out.

Nothing stands out.

Mar 26th, 2013

7.8

Recommended for herbed meats, pork loin

Recommended for herbed meats, pork loin

Nov 21st, 2012