Cline Cellars 2018 Ancient Vines Zinfandel Contra Costa County, California

2018 Contra Costa County Ancient Vines Zinfandel

The Cline Cellars 2018 Ancient Vines Zinfandel from Contra Costa County, California offers a Red-hued delight that showcases a medium-to-full body with a subtle acidity level that beautifully complements the wine's moderate fruit intensity and notable tannic structure. As you savor each sip, you'll experience the rich flavors and complexities that this ancient vines Zinfandel has to offer, reflecting the unique terroir of Contra Costa County.

Tasting notes:

The 2018 vintage Ancient Vines Zinfandel shows the sumptuous strawberry character that Zinfandel is known for. Well balanced and fresh, with just a touch of vanilla and light toast.

Strawberry

Raspberry

Vanilla

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:

Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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