wine report catchup
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lagilmanDon't think I ever did a rundown on my visit to Cline, while I was in California...
White
2008 Pinot Gris
Clean orchard fruit flavors (apple, pear) without any lingering tartness. A nice quaffing wine for people who don't want much body or thought to their whites. $12
2009 Sonoma Coast Viognier
I'm a big fan of a well-done Viognier, -- this one was nice and light, surprisingly dry on the finish for such a taste of sweet fruits (apricot and white peach). Had only a hint of the honeysuckle nose I look for, but quite pleasant. $16 (sold only at winery)
2008 Oakley four Whites
A definite quaffer -- a combo of Sauvignin Blanc, Palomino, Malvasia Blanc and Semillion for full-on lemon mouth (imagine lemon chiffon pie), and a grapefruit-y finish. If you're looking for a new ABC, I'd recommend this, especially for an inexpensive patio wine. $11
Red
2007 Oakley five Reds (new release)
Merlot, Barbera, Mourvedre, Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc blended to make a distinctive table wine -- black cherry and tobacco taste smooths out into a soft finish. A solid burgers-and pizza wine. $11
2008 Cashmere
Mourvedre, Grenache and Syrah blend,. A little bitter in the mouth for my taste (the fruit tasted slightly unripe), but it is smooth, with a gentle finish. $18
2007 Ancient Vines Mourvedre Contra Costa County
Very old vines (100+ years) produced a deep, rich wine that seemed like it might overpower most food - dark chocolate and ripe plum and I kept thinking it would ahve worked better if it had been held back a little, but I'm not a huge fan of Mourvedre as a single varietal, personally. Mileage may differ. $18
I also tried one of their single vineyard designates:
2007 Big Break Zinfandel
Full-bodied blackberry with a mint undertone. Too sweet for my taste, without enough spice to balance it, but if you're in the mood for a huge, jammy Zin, this is very nice. $30
I didn't get the chance to try their Bridgehead (it wasn't open that day) but it sounds more to my taste, with pepper and vanilla to balance the jam. $28
White
2008 Pinot Gris
Clean orchard fruit flavors (apple, pear) without any lingering tartness. A nice quaffing wine for people who don't want much body or thought to their whites. $12
2009 Sonoma Coast Viognier
I'm a big fan of a well-done Viognier, -- this one was nice and light, surprisingly dry on the finish for such a taste of sweet fruits (apricot and white peach). Had only a hint of the honeysuckle nose I look for, but quite pleasant. $16 (sold only at winery)
2008 Oakley four Whites
A definite quaffer -- a combo of Sauvignin Blanc, Palomino, Malvasia Blanc and Semillion for full-on lemon mouth (imagine lemon chiffon pie), and a grapefruit-y finish. If you're looking for a new ABC, I'd recommend this, especially for an inexpensive patio wine. $11
Red
2007 Oakley five Reds (new release)
Merlot, Barbera, Mourvedre, Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc blended to make a distinctive table wine -- black cherry and tobacco taste smooths out into a soft finish. A solid burgers-and pizza wine. $11
2008 Cashmere
Mourvedre, Grenache and Syrah blend,. A little bitter in the mouth for my taste (the fruit tasted slightly unripe), but it is smooth, with a gentle finish. $18
2007 Ancient Vines Mourvedre Contra Costa County
Very old vines (100+ years) produced a deep, rich wine that seemed like it might overpower most food - dark chocolate and ripe plum and I kept thinking it would ahve worked better if it had been held back a little, but I'm not a huge fan of Mourvedre as a single varietal, personally. Mileage may differ. $18
I also tried one of their single vineyard designates:
2007 Big Break Zinfandel
Full-bodied blackberry with a mint undertone. Too sweet for my taste, without enough spice to balance it, but if you're in the mood for a huge, jammy Zin, this is very nice. $30
I didn't get the chance to try their Bridgehead (it wasn't open that day) but it sounds more to my taste, with pepper and vanilla to balance the jam. $28
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