Don't know if this is not ready or if it will just never get there. Ever so slightly sour acidity that pairs just fine with a meal, but keeps the wine from being anything special.
In the past, the Small Berry version of this has aged extremely well, so it is possible that these will too.
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Had at Live Oak Cafe in Southport, NC - I have only had this wine at 2 restaurants (one in Atlanta) and this restaurant. Very unique wine. Did not take detailed notes, but from memory eucalyptus (huge), plum & black cherry. On palate, plum, blackberry, mint primarily. Medium to full bodied, high acids (ph of ~ 3.2 per tech sheet) & medium+ finish. Great with ribeye and actually was not bad with fish. Excellent wine and worth trying if you see on a restaurant list as you can't buy unless you are in Cline's wine club and they make only ~ 450 cases. 91-92 range.
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A very small production, tasting room only Mourvedre from Cline. (I think Wine club only.) Inky dark purple, opaque. The nose strike me same way it did in the tasting room - a remarkable smell of eucalyptus first wafts out. After that the red and black fruits, black tea, spice, emerge. In the mouth its supple and pleasing. Well balanced , though at 15% alc; Layered red fruit; black cherry, blackberry, plum. The finish is excellent and lingering. Pair with lamb, or just enjoy by the fire at the of your day.
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3/27/2015 - Cpo Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice fruit, drink well now
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8/31/2013 - ToddS wrote:
Don't know if this is not ready or if it will just never get there. Ever so slightly sour acidity that pairs just fine with a meal, but keeps the wine from being anything special.
In the past, the Small Berry version of this has aged extremely well, so it is possible that these will too.
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11/5/2012 - Zweder wrote:
Weekly tasting group #050; A mixed set of red wines and a fully blind test (@ WW): Special bouquet with a lot of herbs and spices. Same on the palate. A lot of chocolate. There is sweetness but also good acidity. Very special wine. Need to taste again.
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5/23/2012 - CWilliam wrote: 91 Points
Had at Live Oak Cafe in Southport, NC - I have only had this wine at 2 restaurants (one in Atlanta) and this restaurant. Very unique wine. Did not take detailed notes, but from memory eucalyptus (huge), plum & black cherry. On palate, plum, blackberry, mint primarily. Medium to full bodied, high acids (ph of ~ 3.2 per tech sheet) & medium+ finish. Great with ribeye and actually was not bad with fish. Excellent wine and worth trying if you see on a restaurant list as you can't buy unless you are in Cline's wine club and they make only ~ 450 cases. 91-92 range.
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4/5/2012 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 90 Points
A very small production, tasting room only Mourvedre from Cline. (I think Wine club only.)
Inky dark purple, opaque.
The nose strike me same way it did in the tasting room - a remarkable smell of eucalyptus first wafts out. After that the red and black fruits, black tea, spice, emerge.
In the mouth its supple and pleasing. Well balanced , though at 15% alc; Layered red fruit; black cherry, blackberry, plum.
The finish is excellent and lingering. Pair with lamb, or just enjoy by the fire at the of your day.
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