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The Real Millennium
Happy New Year! It seems that harvest just ended but here we are toasting to the year 2001! Around the winery it
seems quite compared to the lively days of harvest but production continues to stay busy. The winery is about to
endure three long months of bottling, beginning with the 1999 California Syrah (approximately
7,000 gallons will be bottled each day = 36,000 bottles or 3,000 cases daily for 10 days for a total of 30,000
cases). Our California Syrah program has proven to be a huge success. The 1998 vintage
garnished great accolades from the wine press and consumers in 2000. Food & Wine Magazine
named the 1998 Cal Syrah Best Wine in the $15 and under category, Top 100 Wine Values
by the Wine
Spectator and Top 150 Wine Values by
Wine Enthusiast. The 1999 California Syrah should
prove to be another smashing success!
Following the California Syrah the 2000 Côtes d'Oakley Vin Gris, a dry rosé,
will be bottled. This wine is styled along the lines of the classic Southern French rosé from Tavel and
Bandol with a Californian touch. Release date February 14, 2001 just in time for wine & rosés.
Next, the 2000 Côtes d'Oakley Vin Blanc a multitude of white varietals producing a wine that our fans considered
a favorite house white. This wine is intended to be a uniquely Cline interpretation of an everyday table white--adventurous,
affordable and delicious.
Finally, the 1999 Ancient Vines (Mourvedre, Carignane and Zinfandel),Vineyard designated reds and Los Carneros
(Viognier, Syrah and Marsanne) wines will be blended and bottled, saving the best for last. Estimate completion
time is spring just in time for bud break in the vineyards and before you know it harvest will be knocking at our
door.
Winter Blues?
Cline Cellars prescribes to attend the following stellar
event hosted by Hospitality De Los Carneros.
3rd Annual Blacktie Valentine
Dinner Dance
Date: February 17, 2001
Location: RMS Distillery
Time: 6:30 p.m. Champagne Reception Followed by a Barrel Room Tour and Dinner in the
Still House
Tickets: $150 per person (limited seating)
Reservations: Call Ms. Pepe
Burns of Cline Cellars 707/935-4310 ext. 213
This extraordinary evening will have 17 participating Los Carneros
wineries with Winemakers as your hosts. A fabulous gourmet dinner prepared by Elaine Bell Catering of Sonoma matched with flights of fine Carneros wines. Dancing the night away to the sound of
Savoy Swingers.
While visiting the winery
enjoy sampling our award-winning wines.
Come visit CLINE CELLARS' beautiful
winery, located in the Carneros District in Sonoma Valley.Tours everyday at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m..Call
our Tasting Room for a reservation 800/546-2070 or 707/935-4310.Cline Cellars 24737 Hwy. 121, Sonoma, CA
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Zinfandel Festival 2001
Let's celebrate! ZAP 10TH Anniversary of the Zinfandel
Festival
January 25, 2001 Good Eats & Zinfandel Pairing at Rosenblum Cellars
January 26, 2001 Blue Jeans to Black Tie "An Evening with the Winemakers"
at Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco
January 27, 2001 Zinfandel Tasting - ZAP 10TH Anniversary at Herbst and Festival Pavilions, Fort Mason, San Francisco
Begin the Festival at Rosenblum Cellars where
an infusion of flavors awaits you! Experience the diversity of Zinfandel with the Bay Area's best restaurants.
On Friday night, mingle with the world's best Zinfandel producers, bid on fabulous winemaker dinners and on rare
and special Zinfandel bottlings. And for the grand finale the 10th
Anniversary Celebration of the Zinfandel Tasting on
Saturday. Over 250 wineries participating, pouring barrel samples of 1999 vintage.
Public Ticket sales begin October 1, 2000 through
the Fort Mason Box Office in San Francisco.
To Join Zap or for more information visit ZAP's new website!
ZAP, P.O. Box 1487, Rough & Ready, CA 95975
530/274-4900
Question of the Month?
I live out-of-state how can I purchase your wines. I can't seem to
find them in my area?
Where to buy? You can buy Cline Cellars
from any retailer even if they don't currently carry it in regular inventory. We are represented in every state,
your favorite retailer can special order for you. If invenorty is a problem for your retailer and they cannot special
order contact Cline Cellars
for the distributor in your state.
List below are some distributors with direct links to their company. Check them out today
to find Cline Cellars wines.
Bacchus Importers Ltd. - Maryland
and Washington D.C.
Martin Scott - New York City Distributor
Southern Wines & Spirits - California
Vinsouth - Atlanta, Florida, Texas
WineAccess
The Wine Treasury - United Kingdom
Wordens Market and Deli in Missoula, MT
Margot-Schmitt - Germany
Distributor
Wine Question? E-mail epcline@sonic.net
For Cline Cellars wine reviews visit our Current Accolades page.
Check-out The Wine Skinny and ijamming websites for their reviews on Cline Cellar wines.
We would love to hear from you.
Comments to Cline Cellars and Winemaker
Comments to Fred Cline, President
Comments to Tina Hoogs, Sales & Marketing
Manager
Comments to Pepe Burns, Special Events Director
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