Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel

8.831 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Contra Costa County, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Ellen Clifford

Zin goodness. Classic Zin goodness. It’s like the well worn blue jeans of Zins. Comfortable, friendly, familiar and casual. That’s a lie I hate blue jeans and really like this wine but I hear normal people do like jeans, very blueberry, vanilla scented, and there’s so raisins and licorice to boot. Oh maybe this is the perfect pair well-worn boots. As opposed to jean. Yeah that’s it.
On another note, has anyone actually worn blue jeans or boots since pandemic?

Zin goodness. Classic Zin goodness. It’s like the well worn blue jeans of Zins. Comfortable, friendly, familiar and casual. That’s a lie I hate blue jeans and really like this wine but I hear normal people do like jeans, very blueberry, vanilla scented, and there’s so raisins and licorice to boot. Oh maybe this is the perfect pair well-worn boots. As opposed to jean. Yeah that’s it.
On another note, has anyone actually worn blue jeans or boots since pandemic?

1 person found it helpfulMay 25th, 2020
DAL 9000

Hold for later rating

Hold for later rating

Sep 5th, 2021
Christina Seward

good. sharp. not amazing

good. sharp. not amazing

Feb 2nd, 2021
DAL 9000

Aroma of raspberries and lighter fruit. Initial taste of dark fruits and blackberries. A hint of earth. Layers of flavor. Tasted this with the Cline Virtual wine tasting.

Aroma of raspberries and lighter fruit. Initial taste of dark fruits and blackberries. A hint of earth. Layers of flavor. Tasted this with the Cline Virtual wine tasting.

Jan 20th, 2021
Steve Somermeyer

Nice spice notes on nose with very clean finish.

Nice spice notes on nose with very clean finish.

Jan 6th, 2021
Chris DeRenzi

2018- bright cherry, smoked woodiness, smooth peppery finish and light tannin structure

2018- bright cherry, smoked woodiness, smooth peppery finish and light tannin structure

Dec 5th, 2020
Dale Saunders

great with steak

great with steak

Nov 29th, 2020
Megan

From our Somm Thanksgiving pack. Not bad for the price! Tight tannins and cocoa notes blossom into lush fruit in the glass.

From our Somm Thanksgiving pack. Not bad for the price! Tight tannins and cocoa notes blossom into lush fruit in the glass.

Nov 26th, 2020
Ron
9.2

Very good on its own

Very good on its own

Nov 14th, 2020