Cline Family Cellars

Cline Family Cellars is a California winery with vineyards stretching from Contra Costa County to Sonoma’s Petaluma Gap, producing a broad range of wines and blends.

In Contra Costa, they farm vineyards that yield robust reds like Mourvèdre and Carignane.

From the Petaluma Gap’s cool winds and fog, they craft Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with fresh acidity.

The Cline family also oversees sister labels: Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, centered on Italian grapes, and Gust, focused on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Petaluma Gap.

Together, these efforts highlight a focus on region-driven expressions and distinctive vineyard sites.

Cline Family Cellars has gained popularity through its authentic winemaking and commitment to quality, resonating with a diverse audience.

• Fruit-forward wines — accessible, easygoing styles, particularly their renowned Zinfandel, have captivated wine enthusiasts for decades.
• Rhône varietals advocacy — their championing and popularizing of Rhône-style wines from heritage vines has earned respect from wine aficionados.

• Is Cline Cellars still family-owned?
  Yes, Cline Cellars remains a family-operated winery. Fred and Nancy Cline, who founded it in 1982 in Oakley (Contra Costa County), continue to manage it with their children.
• Where is Cline Cellars located?
  Cline Cellars is situated in Sonoma County, California, specifically in the Carneros wine region. The family also farms vineyards in Contra Costa County and sources from the Petaluma Gap.
• What types of wines does Cline Family Cellars produce?
  Cline Family Cellars produces a variety of wines, including robust reds like Zinfandel, Mourvèdre, and Carignane, as well as whites such as Viognier and Chardonnay, plus a rosé.
• Does Cline Family Cellars use sustainable farming methods?
  Yes, Cline Family Cellars is committed to sustainable farming, minimizing or avoiding synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, and using natural methods like cover crops and sheep grazing, with a focus on preserving historic old vines.
• What is the focus of Cline Family Cellars' sister labels?
  Cline Family Cellars' sister labels include Jacuzzi Family Vineyards — opened in 2007 and emphasizing Italian varietals — and Gust, which focuses on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Petaluma Gap.
• What is the “Ancient Vines” series?
  “Ancient Vines” is a notable Cline Family Cellars series featuring wines from historic, dry-farmed vineyards, highlighting California’s heritage plantings.