Cline Cellars is a family-owned winery established in 1982 by Fred Cline in Sonoma's Carneros Valley. For this Red Wine, Cline sources fruit from 14 superb Zinfandel vineyards in the legendary Lodi AVA, where the most established vines were planted in the 1950s. The focus is on harmony, early drinkability and elegant structure, producing a classic Californian Zinfandel of real character and generosity.

Why You'll Love It

This is old vine Zinfandel at its most expressive. Lodi's warm days and cool nights allow the variety to ripen fully while retaining freshness, and Cline's careful winemaking ensures the abundant fruit is never masked by oak. Vegetarian, vegan, and sustainably produced, it offers outstanding quality and drinkability at a very approachable price.

Vineyard and Production.

Grapes are de-stemmed and lightly crushed to preserve fruit and limit harsh tannin extraction. A moderately warm fermentation in closed stainless steel tanks follows, using specific wine yeast. Once desired tannin levels are achieved, the wine is racked two or three times before ageing in wood for eight months. Thirty-five percent new French oak with a medium toast level contributes a delicate toasty vanilla character without masking the abundant fruit.

Tasting Notes.

A wide array of ripe sweet berry fruit on the nose, including black cherry and strawberry. The palate follows with dark spicy notes of star anise and clove, while the finish is juicy with gentle, supple tannins.

Perfect Pairings.

An excellent match for roast belly pork and spicy stews. Also well suited to bao buns, hoisin duck and sweet, smoky BBQ ribs.

Grape Varieties.

Zinfandel

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