BIG SALE ON CLINE WINES

NOT ONLY ARE WE HAVING A HUGE SALE ON THESE DELICIOUSLY GOOD CLINE WINES. BUT CLINE HAS ALSO GIVEN US REBATES SO YOU CAN SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $30 OFF ANY MIX AND MATCH CASE PURCHASE.
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CLINE CELLARS

The current trend for all things Rhône-like was not what started Fred Cline down the Rhône varietal path more than twenty years ago. Fred's leap of faith from the traditional, well-trodden Cabernet route stemmed from his belief in the "magnificent old vines that were in my own backyard". While it has not been without struggle, Fred's vision has certainly paid off, and as a result, Cline Cellars now bears the reputation for producing some of the finest Rhône-style wines and Zinfandels in California.

In the latter part of the 1800s, Oakley, Contra Costa County was a booming farming community with thousands of acres of orchards and healthy vineyards. Fred Cline's maternal grandfather, Valeriano Jacuzzi of pump and spa fame, called this place home. On summer visits to his grandparents, Fred learned both the love of agricultural life and the mysteries of vinifying grapes into wine. These lessons led Fred to obtain a degree in Agriculture Management from U.C. Davis. In 1982, with an inheritance from his grandfather, Fred founded Cline Cellars near Oakley, California. Here, he preserved and restored many ancient vine sites to their rightful reign as premier California wine lands.

In 1991, Fred and his wife Nancy relocated the winery from Oakley to the Carneros region of Sonoma County on a historic 350-acre estate with new vineyards and facilities. While much of the cool Carneros region is planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Merlot, Fred pioneered the planting of Rhône varietals including Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne. Their holdings include some of the oldest and rarest vines in California. They are best known for the one hundred year old plantings of Carignane, Mourvedre and Zinfandel grapes they farm in Oakley, California.

Fred's innovation and experimentation led to producing rich, distinctive Rhône-style wines and intense, flavorful Zinfandels for which he has garnered enormous acclaim. In 2007, our 2004 Sonoma Zinfandel was rated 91 pts by the Wine Spectator, the 2004 Bridgehead Zinfandel was rated 90 pts, and the 2004 Ancient Vines Mourvèdre was named, "One of the top 100 values of the Year" by Wine & Spirits.

CLINE CARIGNANE ANCIENT VINES 2007
A tale of two Carignanes. Carignane (pronounced karen-yawn) is one of the most widely planted grapes in the world, found in abundance in Spain, France and California. Most Carignane is grown in a prolific manner and used as a blending grape for its color and structure. By contrast, our Carignane, from our ancient vineyards that yield a mere two tons per acre, is a wine with firm structure and rich, dark fruit that will age gracefully.
Winery Notes: "Carignane holds the distinction of being one of the most widely planted red grapes in France. It is also grown abundantly in Italy, Spain, Algeria and Israel and was once the most planted varietal in the new world. It has traditionally been used as a blending grape because of its favorable yields, excellent acidity and big tannins. Cline Cellars is one of a few wineries to vinify this varietal. Dark ruby in color, the 2006 Ancient Vines Carignane offers aromas of plum, chocolate and clove. The old vine elicits a taste of typical Oakley terroir, a dusty, dark cherry fruit and a nice bright acidity.
It's a perfect match for grilled meats, braised short ribs, even pizza with goat cheese."
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CLINE MOURVEDRE ANCIENT VINES 2007
Winery Notes: "Just remember "Move Over Dear." Our Ancient Vines Mourvèdre offers distinct chocolate characteristics and a luscious deep plum flavor. Tannins are soft with a substantial mouth-feel. Ancient Vines Mourvèdre is a scrumptious and unusually delightful wine. We recommend trying this wine with anything grilled."
Wine Spectator 88 points: "Big and intense, with minty bay leaf scents joining ripe, rich blackberry and wild berry flavors that are framed by gritty, minerally tannins and a dash of pepper. Drink now through 2012."
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CLINE CASHMERE 2008
Cashmere is one of the most precious gifts of nature. It evokes quality, luxuriousness, and something that is a labor of love to produce. Cashmere is a silky and wonderful blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Syrah. Just as with the processing of cashmere, the production of these meticulously farmed grapes and the blending of the components that result in this wine is something achieved only with extraordinary time and skill. Enjoy with foods and friends of distinction.
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Winery Notes : "We initially created this blend as an auction lot for the Hospice du Rhone held in Paso Robles each year. Cashmere is a very flavorful, smooth wine offering big cherry, raspberry and chocolate notes with hints of cracked black pepper and plum."
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CLINE ZINFANDEL ANCIENT VINES 2008
Winery Notes: "The Ancient Vines Zinfandel shows wonderful dusty raspberry, blackberry, white pepper and spice, with coffee and chocolate characters. Aging in new and used wood has lent this wine a subtle vanilla quality that nicely complements the explosive fruit notes. Ripe fruit and soft tannins, make this mouth-coating rich vintage a nice complement to pasta dishes with a light tomato sauce or grilled meats. Enjoy now or cellar for 5 to 7 years."
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CLINE VIOGNIER 2007
This varietal comes from the Northern Rhône Valley in France. Presumed to have arrived from Dalmatia and transported to the Rhone 1,700 years ago by Romans. There are only 2,000 acres of this variety in California at this time. Viognier is known for its perfumed aromas and ripe fruit flavors.
Winery Notes: "Cline Viognier shows big pineapple, peach and apricot flavors mixed with citrus and floral notes. This full-bodied flavorful wine is an excellent match for Mediterranean stews, Thai curry and spicy Mexican dishes."
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CLINE ZINFANDEL 2008 CALIFORNIA
Meticulous farming. Mature fruit. Handmade wines. Severe selection. Master blending. From repeated tasting of the fruit in the vineyard to seeing the grapes come through the hopper, thhey still do it the old- fashioned way. Cline thinks it shows in the bottle, the only thing that matters.
Winery Notes: "As always the California Zinfandel is a challenging and rewarding wine to produce. Severe selection criteria and master blending show in the final product, which showcases a wide array of dark berry fruit including black cherry and raspberry. Firm, supple tannins add complexity to this wine. Additionally, spice notes and a lasting finish of vanilla from oak aging and firm, supple tannins add complexity to this wine. This wine is ready to drink now and will continue to develop complexity over the next three to four years."
REG $13.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $10.49
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CLINR SYRAH SONOMA COUNTY 2007
A Syrah is a Syrah is a Syrah and also a Shiraz but not a Sirah (Petite type)! Syrah originated in the Rhône Valley in France and is now widely planted in other regions of France, Italy, Australia (known there as Shiraz) and California.
Winery Notes: "Syrah is a fantastic grape to work with in the cellar. The deep red-purple color explodes and fascinates each time it is poured into a glass. Its origins stem from the Rhône Valley. Cline's Syrah is a wine of surprising complexity. The deep purple color explodes with fresh blueberry and black cherry jammy fruit spiced with cracked black pepper aromas. The pepper aromas complement the black cherry fruitiness of this vintage."
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