Another Late Harvest for California!

The 1999 harvest is being delayed by unseasonably cool weather. Cline Cellars Contra Costa County vineyards, which typically begin harvest the second week in August are about two to three weeks late. As the 1998 crop was low so will the 1999 vintage, however, it is too soon to judge the quality. But traditionally a long growing season is beneficial to the crop since the longer "hang-time" creates better balance in flavors, acidity and pH development. The wineries greatest fear during a cool growing season is rain. So, once again Thanksgiving will have a very special meaning to the California wine industry.

Looking back on the '98 Vintage…

1998 was another cool growing season for Cline Cellars but with the help of Mother Nature in late September and early October we were blessed with an Indian Summer. Crop size was extremely low compared with the recorded breaking crop of 1997 (as you probably know the 1997 reds are exceptional).

Cline Cellars '98 Rhone-style Whites

The 1998 Cline Cellars white wines are just hitting the marketplace and are showing beautifully.

1998 Los Carneros Roussanne
Loaded with citrus orange blossom flavors and has a full-bodied character. Suggested Retail: $20.00

1998 Los Carneros Marsanne
Full with flavors of melon and a hint of herbal characters this Marsanne shall age beautifully due the acid structure and pedigree of the varietal. Suggested Retail: $20.00

1998 Los Carneros Viognier
True to the Carneros appellation this Viognier has the crisp acidity but with a luscious melon honeysuckle flavor.
Suggested Retail: $20.00

Wine Enthusiast Magazine July 1999 Issue Rated

Cline Cellars Los Carneros Rhone-style white wines 89 points!

For a list of Cline Cellars wines visit our Wine Page. Please note some wines may no longer be available. Contact the tasting room for shipping costs and wine availability 800/546-2070 or for the distributor in your area.

Other Wine Industry News & Events

Wine Industry News…
Honoring California's most popular planted red grape, Zinfandel, California senators have co-sponsored a resolution in Congress to create a national Zinfandel Appreciation Week in January 2001. The creation of Zinfandel Appreciation Week requires passage by the full Senate and House of Representatives. "We've got a year to get this done," said Rebecca Robinson, executive director of Zinfandel Advocates and Producers, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to advancing the public's knowledge of and appreciation for Zinfandel and its unique place in American culture and history. This Resolution will set the stage for the 2001 Zinfandel Festival in San Francisco, Ca that will also be the 10th Anniversary of the founding of ZAP. To learn more about ZAP send them an e-mail.

"Take me to your liter!"

1999 Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction
Saturday September 4th - Monday September 6, 1999
An out-of this world experience in the Valley of the Moon.

See…the fearless locals endanger their reputations in the name of charity!!!
Taste…the best wines in the world this or and other!!!
Bid…like your life depends on it!!!

For more information, call 707/935-0803 or Visit Sonomawineauction.com

Benefits:
Sonoma Valley Hospital, Valley of the Moon Boys & Girls Club, Vineyard Workers Services, Sonoma Valley Education 0 Foundation, La Luz Center and El Nido Teen Center.