Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel 750ml

Cline Cellars is a California family winery, and Ancient Vines is part of its heritage range. The fruit comes from old Zinfandel vines in Cline's oldest blocks in Contra Costa County, grown in the sandy soils of the Delta near Oakley.

The vines are about 100 years old or older and dry-farmed. Mostly whole berries are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel, and the wine is then aged in American oak. Some releases also include fruit from a Lodi vineyard planted in 1911. The wine is certified California Sustainable.

Expect bright strawberry, dark berries, coffee and chocolate with soft tannins and pronounced vanilla oak, like an espresso with a summer berry pudding.

Against Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel 2023, Ancient Vines is softer, more vanilla-toned and a few dollars less; for an easygoing old-vine Zinfandel for the grill, choose Ancient Vines.

Drink it now or cellar it five to seven years. Pour it with barbecue, grilled meats or pasta in red sauce, slightly cool, around 60 to 65°F.

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