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Thursday, July 16, 2020 - Retail $36. 78% Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah, 5% Carignane, 4% Mataro, and 1% Alicante Bouschet. This wine come from Erin and Matt Cline, the latter of Cline Cellars fame. Starting at Cline, Matt has been working with this vineyard, planted in 1885 (!), for close to 30 years. About 2/3 of the vineyard consists of those original vines, on their own rootstocks. Dark red fruit, black pepper, and a bit of mint on the nose, this is even better on the palate. Rich flavors, great fruit (but in check), and layers of depth. If you have not had a "serious" Zinfandel (you would know if you had), this is a fabulous launch point to explore the serious side of "America's grape." thedrunkencyclist.com

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