Name: Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel Contra Costa County
Variety: Zinfandel
Region: Contra Costa County
Country: California
Year: 2021
Price: $14.99
Winery Review: Aromas of strawberry, elderberry and dried rose petals. Medium body, with flavors of raspberry, cherry, cedar, mocha and vanilla with a rich, smooth, plush finish. Wonderful to pair with prosciutto and arugula pizza or a mouthwatering meat lasagna. - Vintage Wine Cellars
Wine Folly: Page 189 (Zinfandel): Blackberry, strawberry, peach preserves, cinnamon, and sweet tobacco notes. It is high in alcohol, low in sweetness, low in acidity, and medium tannins. It should be fruit forward and spicy. Page 190 (North Coast, CA; Zinfandel): The wines in this region are high in bold tannins, colors, and "rustic flavors." There should be notes of blackberry, black plum, crushed gravel, allspice, and white pepper.
Personal Review: This wine is a very pleasant wine, much sweeter than I expected. It has an aroma of fruit and spice, similar to cinnamon or allspice. The flavor is acidic but balanced well. It is easy to drink on its own. The acidity is not overpowering due to the balance of dry and sweet flavors. I don't taste gravel, but I do taste plum, strawberry, vanilla, and maybe rose. It is medium body, rich, and smooth. I would buy this again, but try it with food next time. I did not have any food with this, but I do think a nice saucy meal would be delightful.
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