• Cline Cellars 2018 Ancient Vines Zinfandel Contra Costa County, California
  • Cline Cellars 2018 Ancient Vines Zinfandel Contra Costa County, California
2018 Ancient Vines Zinfandel

Ancient Vines by Cline Cellars

Contra Costa County, United States

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A thoroughbred wine from what was previously a 350-acre horse farm.

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About This Wine

Ancient Vines by Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Zinfandel

Ancient Vines Zinfandel draws primarily from a wide selection of their oldest, most historic, and shyest-bearing Zinfandel blocks in Contra Costa County located east of San Francisco Bay. These ancient, dry-farmed vineyards consistently produce fruit of stunning concentration.

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Cline Cellars 2018 Ancient Vines Zinfandel Contra Costa County, California

Wine Region

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.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Casseroles, Pork Carnitas, Barbecue

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Tasting Notes

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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.