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Cline Cellars Zinfandel Ancient Vines Contra Costa County
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Decent QPR Zin
07/21/2007
by Collins10736288
The designation "Ancient Vines" always fills me with anticipation, so I was a little let down by the "lightness" of the 2005. There is delightful berries and spice in the nose and on the palate. There is jammy "sweetness" as well. It is just not as bold as I had hoped. It is, however, a very nice Zin for the price. I feel the Zin market is rather over-priced right now and this wine represents a bargain that I WILL enjoy again!
Will buy more
09/09/2005
by 58degrees
As the earlier reviews expressed, this is a very good value. Simply stated, the list for my next trip to TW does include the Cline CC Ancient. That is the ultimate test, is it not?
Jammy and delicious
06/14/2005
by Harmelin11299872
I've enjoyed the $20-25 CA zins, and their full bodies and long finishes. Their $7-10 siblings are usually disappointing, by comparison, in both respects. This wine was OUTSTANDING in its value ($13). Love the length and jammy fruit. A winner!

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Zinfandel

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