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2009 Cline Cellars Zinfandel Ancient Vines California
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2009 Cline Cellars Zinfandel Ancient Vines California

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

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88 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2011

Medium red.  Musky berries, roast coffee and a whiff of maple syrup on the nose.  Creamy-sweet in an old-vines way, showing good breadth to its dark berry, chocolate and coffee flavors.  Finishes with smooth tannins and a peppery nuance.  Very ripe zinfandel but could use more primary fruit and lift.

86 Points | Wine Spectator
85 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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Zinfandel

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