Deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is nice with raspberries, plums and spice. Medium bodied. Good balance. On the palate, this drinks easy. Some depth. Flavors of black raspberries and plums. Better with food. It went well with roasted veggies. Drink over the next five to seven years.
Cline makes some of the best values in wine. This is certainly one of them. Pale salmon pink in color. The nose has nice watermelons and a bit of cranberries. Light bodied. Silky texture. Good acidity. The palate is more strawberries with cranberries. Moderate finish. This is refreshing. it will go well with lighter foods and drinks fine on its own. It should be consumed in the next year.
I really like this wineries whites and I have liked some reds, but this wine was not at all to my liking. Now, your mileage may vary. And, it did taste better on day 2, so perhaps it just needs more time.
This is a blend of 40% Mourvèdre, 34% Grenache, and 26% Syrah. It is a big wine that is ripe and delicious. The nose has black raspberries, blue berries, roasted meat and herbs, black pepper and some cherries. On the palate, this is big. Firm tannins. Juicy black raspberry and blueberry fruit with an underlying minerality. It softens a bit in the glass. It is great on its own but a difficult food match at present. It will most certainly evolve and gain integration over the next five to ten years at which time it will be great with cassoulets and roasted foods. No regrets about open
