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Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2020 Wine Review

Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2020

Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2020

Contra Costa County, California, United States

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $24.95

Drink: 2022-2026

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Cline Cellars

Agent: Vinexx

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Cline's Zinfandel grape vines more than 100 years old. Notes of blackberry and toasty, black fruit, tar, smoke and toasty oak on this full-bodied red made for the barbeque. Big, long red berry and peppery finish.

Zinfandel food pairings: hearty meat meals, pasta, aged cheddar, pulled pork.

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This Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2020 was reviewed on November 20, 2021 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 396564
  • $25.00 
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Reviews and Ratings

Neil Phillips rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Slight menthol on the nose, with green leaf, balsamic, cola, faint meat, chocolate and dark plums.

Smooth red and black fruits on the initial palate, with tannins building through the mid-palate and finish. Sage, blue fruits.
Cline's Zinfandel grapes are sourced from dry-farmed, 'ancient vines' planted more than 100 years ago. Floral with white pepper on the nose, this vintage is vibrant, with ripe cherry, red berry and anise flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled pork chops. - Community Wine Reviews

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