Herbal, savory, Sage, scorched earth and orange peel rind. Delicate and very pretty. — 8 years ago
Fresh and well balanced. The best of the lineup IMHO. — 10 years ago
$17 very bold, slightly earthy but smooths strong fruit but not aweet — 11 years ago
Michael Cruse’s wines deserve more recognition than they receive. His single vineyard bottlings are spectacular. His style is lean, fruity, and a dedicated employment of whole cluster press.
This Evangelho Carignan has a deep purple color in a medium, full body. There is bright blackberry, oak, and sandalwood. Intensely concentrated, on the serious structured side of the spectrum for the Cruse portfolio. — 6 years ago
The nose on this is scrumptious, and it tastes as good as it smells. It was our favorite tasting at the Cline family cellars. — 7 years ago
What a find! — 8 years ago
Impressive. Enjoyed with a homemade tomato basil prosciutto pizza. — 10 years ago
Smooth yumminess in a glass. — 11 years ago
[Tasted on December 21, 2018 at Home]
Interesting Carignane from vines planted in the 1890s. Rustic wine brimming with wild strawberry and pomegranate fruit. Violet notes with spice and lively acidity on the finish. — 7 years ago
Very enjoyable. Almost to the tee what I would expect for an elegant Zin. Macerated fruit, warm spice, solid tannic structure. Love those old vines. Not overly jammy either. Would love to try an older vintage just to see how it would mature. Had it with plain old cheese, wafer crisps and grapes. Lovely — 7 years ago
Refreshing flavors and aroma of strawberries and pineapple 🍓🍍 — 7 years ago
2012 drinking very well. Blackberry chocolate, a little stone fruit around the edges; satisfying. Fine tannins at the right level of grip. — 9 years ago
This 1997 Cline ZIN was unbelievable!! The age has perfected it! — 10 years ago
2013 Vintage. Smooth and drinkable, fruity. — 11 years ago
Really pleasant. Dry. Beautiful nose. 11.9%. Lemon peel and pears. I'm impressed. — 12 years ago
Tom Young
Lots of sweet berry. Realty good — 6 years ago