REVIEWS AND RATINGS
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1998 California Zinfandel New York Times |
New York Times 3/26/00 "A splendid, macho bargain that begs for spicy dogs and sausages." - Howard G. Goldbery |
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1997 Ancient Vines Zinfandel
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Global Vintage Quarterly Magazine January - March 2000 Issue Fine California Zinfandels $20 1997 Zinfandel Contra Costa County Ancient Vines Regional Winemakers Score 97 points National Critics Score 88.8 points Global Vintage Score 95 points |
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1997 Ancient Vines Zinfandel |
Top Ten Best Zinfandels 1999 Wine & Spirits Magazine The '97 Ancient Vines Zinfandel from Contra Costa County a prepare yourself for aromatic overload. This wine is odoriferous in all the best and earthiest ways balanced by plenty of cranberry and black currant flavor. In France, they'd make you pay for such an intimate experience. Here, it's a glorious zin for $20. Buying Guide 2000 |
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1997 Ancient Vines Zinfandel |
Wine Spectator 12/15/99 89 points $20 Solid, with a core of ripe black cherry, wild berry, raspberry and plum. Firms up on the finish, where the tannins weigh in. Drink now through 2007. 8,834 cases made.--J.L |
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1997 Ancient Vines Zinfandel |
If you're looking for subtlety,
have mommy pour you a glass of milk. Otherwise, strap on your seat belt and pop the cork. Qualities full-bodied,
has finesse, juicy, toasty oak deep purple barnyard, blackberry, blackberry jam, briar, smoked meat, tea leaves
berry, black pepper, blueberry, blueberry, caramel, cassis, licorice. 6/28/99 Judges: Leslie Sbrocco, Tim Fish |
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1997 Ancient Vines Zinfandel |
Ancient Vines Zinfandel Best of theBest (pub. date: December 27, 1999, The Tennessean) Frank Sutherland editor, The Tennessean The 1997 Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel at $18.99 is my 1999 Wine of the Year. The sessions in my wine-tasting group rarely arrive at a unanimous pick during a tasting, but this zinfandel was a no-brainer for its robust maturity and its affordable price.Our tasters found the Cline full of intense, explosive fruit aromas. On the palate, we found a soft, mature, classy wine with a hint of chocolate. |
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1997 Big Break Zinfandel | Wine Spectator 2/15/99 90 Points $28 wonderful richness, complexity and finesse, with polished black cherry, wild berry, raspberry and spice. Finishes with a long, intricate aftertaste and firm tannins. Drink now through 2007. 1,809 cases made. --J.L. |
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1997 Big Break Zinfandel
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Global Vintage Quarterly Magazine January - March 2000 Issue Fine California Zinfandels $28 1997 Zinfandel Contra Costa County Big Break Regional Winemakers Score 96 points National Critics Score92.7 points Global Vintage Score 93 points |
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1997 Bridgehead Zinfandel | Wine Spectator 12/15/99 90 points $28 Ripe, rich, plush and concentrated, with lots of currant, black cherry, anise, sage and tobacco notes. Complex aftertaste. Drink now through 2007. 1,500 cases made. --J.L. |
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1997 Live Oak Zinfandel | Wine Spectator 12/15/99 87 points $28 Very ripe and jammy, with black cherry, wild berry, plum, tar and earth notes. Firms up on the finish, where it turns peppery. Drink now through 2007. 1,519 cases made. --J.L. |
California Syrah |
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1998 California Syrah |
Wine & Spirits, February 2000 GOOD VALUE | $8.50 A simple, fat and fleshy syrah with dry tannins and a little musky, barnyard character. Open a bottle with grilled burgers. |
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