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Late Harvest

2009 Contra Costa County Mourvèdre

Cline Late Harvest 2009 is a captivating red wine that beautifully showcases the Mourvèdre varietal hailing from the esteemed Contra Costa County. This wine is defined by its full-bodied character, offering a delightful richness that envelops the palate. With a high level of acidity, it presents a bright and lively persona, making it incredibly refreshing and mouthwatering. The fruit intensity is pronounced, featuring luscious notes of dark berries and ripe stone fruits that are harmoniously balanced by the wine's notable tannins, lending structure without overpowering the fruit. As a late harvest expression, this Mourvèdre captures a sense of sweetness that complements its well-crafted complexities, resulting in a pleasingly off-dry finish that invites one to savor each sip.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Plum

Plum

Region:


Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County

Known locally as "Napa before there was Napa'" due to its pre-Prohibition glory, Contra Costa is famous for its rustic red wines crafted from grapes grown on century-old vines. This AVA sits just across the bay from San Francisco, where afternoon breezes temper the hot climate. The huge shift from hot days to cool nights helps to slow ripening, so the grapes develop juicy, complex flavors without losing their zippy acidity. Here, the main grapes you will find are Zinfandel, Mourvèdre and Carignan, producing bold wines with an earthy, gamey flavor and lots of mouth-filling tannins.

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