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2008 Cline Cellars Carignane Ancient Vines Contra Costa County
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2008 Cline Cellars Carignane Ancient Vines Contra Costa County

Producer: Cline Cellars
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Carignan
Origin: California
Region: Other California

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