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Cline Cellars Classic Old Vine Zinfandel California 2024
Vintage Character
Cline Classic Old Vine Zinfandel 2024 is a California appellation red that channels the generous fruit and spice for which the state’s heritage Zinfandel vineyards are prized. As a broad California vintage, 2024 is best framed as a value-driven release, with the warm growing conditions that typically favor full ripeness translating into plush fruit and an approachable structure. The wine’s identity rests on old-vine sourcing from historic California sites, particularly the deep, sandy soils associated with venerable Zinfandel plantings in areas such as Contra Costa and Lodi, where mature vines naturally yield concentrated berries with supple texture and peppery lift.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, it opens with ripe blackberry, raspberry compote, dark cherry and cracked black pepper, followed by hints of vanilla, toasted oak and a touch of mocha. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, dry and generous, with juicy black-fruit depth, moderate tannin, balanced acidity and a rounded finish marked by sweet spice and a faint savory edge. This is an easy wine to enjoy at the table with grilled pork ribs, fennel sausage pizza, or barbecued char siu.
Winery Background
Cline Family Cellars was founded in 1982 by Fred Cline and earned its reputation by championing California’s old-vine heritage, first in Contra Costa County and later from its Sonoma base. The estate is widely recognized for sustainable farming, including extensive solar power use and a long-running commitment to preserving older vineyard material. For this bottling, the house style emphasizes ripe varietal expression over excessive extraction, with fermentation and oak handling designed to keep the fruit forward, supple and broadly appealing. That combination of historic-vine sourcing, dependable craftsmanship and accessible California character makes Cline a benchmark name in everyday Zinfandel.
Cline Classic Old Vine Zinfandel 2024 is a California appellation red that channels the generous fruit and spice for which the state’s heritage Zinfandel vineyards are prized. As a broad California vintage, 2024 is best framed as a value-driven release, with the warm growing conditions that typically favor full ripeness translating into plush fruit and an approachable structure. The wine’s identity rests on old-vine sourcing from historic California sites, particularly the deep, sandy soils associated with venerable Zinfandel plantings in areas such as Contra Costa and Lodi, where mature vines naturally yield concentrated berries with supple texture and peppery lift.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, it opens with ripe blackberry, raspberry compote, dark cherry and cracked black pepper, followed by hints of vanilla, toasted oak and a touch of mocha. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, dry and generous, with juicy black-fruit depth, moderate tannin, balanced acidity and a rounded finish marked by sweet spice and a faint savory edge. This is an easy wine to enjoy at the table with grilled pork ribs, fennel sausage pizza, or barbecued char siu.
Winery Background
Cline Family Cellars was founded in 1982 by Fred Cline and earned its reputation by championing California’s old-vine heritage, first in Contra Costa County and later from its Sonoma base. The estate is widely recognized for sustainable farming, including extensive solar power use and a long-running commitment to preserving older vineyard material. For this bottling, the house style emphasizes ripe varietal expression over excessive extraction, with fermentation and oak handling designed to keep the fruit forward, supple and broadly appealing. That combination of historic-vine sourcing, dependable craftsmanship and accessible California character makes Cline a benchmark name in everyday Zinfandel.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryCline Family Cellars
Grape VarietiesZinfandel
WinemakerTom Gendall
CountryUSA
Expert Rating—
RegionCalifornia
Production VolumeCommon (Over 100,000 bottles)
Sub-regionCalifornia
SweetnessDry
Classification (Ranking)—
Alcohol Level14.5
Format750ml
Prices
Golden Gate Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$198
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