Wine Events You're invited to take part in the world's largest tasting of wine made from classic Rhône grape varieties…Hospice du Rhône. On June 15-17, 2000, 200 producers from eight countries will converge on the Mid-State Fairgrounds in Paso Robles, California for an incredible three days of meals, seminars, and tastings sure to overwhelm even the most ardent Rhône fan. At Hospice du Rhône nearly every winery is represented by the winemaker or winery owner. One of the highlights of our Celebration is the Hospice Barrel Auction. For the last year, 50 of the world's leading winemakers have been crafting special, one-of-a-kind barrel lots of Rhône-inspired wines for this auction. Last year, our winemaker, Matt Cline, crafted the 1998 Cline Cellars Big Break Cuvee which was sold to Barry Larvin in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year Matt is working on another incredible blend to knock your socks off! For more information visit Hospice du Rhône. jazZin'00 Saturday, June 3rd at the Folsom Community Center in Folsom, California Zinfandel Tasting 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dinner presented by THE KITCHEN 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Music 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. $65 per person ZAP members/ $75 per person non-ZAP members Contact Dave for tickets at 530/274-4903 **** America's Heritage Wine Tour The Grape Migration...Over 60 ZAP wineries will tour! Join Cline Cellars for then Southern California tour beginning Monday, July 24th at the Loew's Hotel in Santa Monica Wednesday, July 26th at the Hilton Torrey Pines in San Diego For tickets call the ZAP Office 530/274-4900 Visit ZAP's new website! Cline Cellars 24737 Hwy. 121, Sonoma, CA Come visit our 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.

Hot Review... The Press Democrat Food Section May 24th Cline Cellars 1998 California Zinfandel 4 Stars!! "The best match for a burger, this zin is very spicy with rich sweet berries. Slightly herbal with aromas of berry, chocolate and smoke." 87 Cline Syrah California 1998 $10 Focused, with smoke flavors, leather and spicy berry notes that remain concentrated through the firm finish. Great bang for the buck. Drink now through 2005. --J.L 86 Cline Roussanne Los Carneros 1998 $20 Rich honeysuckle, melon and butter notes combine in a viscous package framed by oaky vanilla flavor. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. -- J.L. Wine Lines BY BOB JOHNSON Cline Cellars 1998 Syrah, California. A wild raspberry character permeates this value-priced bottling, complemented by hints of blueberry and pepper. Made in an easy-drinking style. $10. Rating: 86 (5/1/00) Cline Cellars newly released 1998 California Syrah receives its first review in the February 2000 Issue of Wine & Spirits magazine. WS rates the Cal Syrah a GOOD VALUE wine. "A simple, fat and fleshy syrah with dry tannins and a little musky, barnyard character. Open a bottle with grilled burgers." Suggested retail $10 To read about more Cline Cellars wine reviews check-out ourCurrent Accolades page. Question of the Month? Why does red wine give me a headache? The evidence that links red wine and headaches are the phenolics found in all wine. However the phenolics are greater in red wine. Histamines are another culprit in red wines that can cause headaches. If you do not want to give up your glass of red wine but the histamines bother you try a lighter red wine. It is through skin contact during maceration that increases or decreases the amount of histamines. Wine Question? E-mail epcline@sonic.net 1999CLINETIMES Cline Times - January Issue| Cline Times - February Issue| Cline Times - March Issue| Cline Times - April Issue| Cline Times - May Issue| Cline Times - June Issue| Cline Times - July Issue | Cline Times - August Issue | Cline Times - September Issue | Cline Times - October Issue|Cline Times - November Issue|Cline Times - December Issue

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