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Cline Classics

Our Cline Classic wines showcase the best that California terroir has to offer. From our expressive North Coast Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc to our bold yet elegant Zinfandel from Lodi, and our newest addition our Cline Cabernet Sauvignon, we work hard to bring you impressive wines with a sense of place.

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Sauvignon Blanc

Grapes for our Sauvignon Blanc primarily come from two vineyards. The largest share is from a vineyard between the Russian River and Jimtown in the Alexander Valley. This area experiences warm days and cool nights which contribute to the grapes’ bright citrus notes. The soil ranges from gravel to deep loam. The second vineyard is planted near the town of Knightsen in Contra Costa County, just south of the Sacramento River Delta. The soils in these vineyards are clay loam and the vineyards benefit from warm days and cool nights.

This wine delivers the crisp and refreshing character that Sauvignon Blanc is known for. A bright and fruity palate, with fresh well-balanced acidity, make this wine enjoyable with light to medium fare or on its own.

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Chardonnay

The grapes for this Chardonnay came from three of our Petaluma Gap vineyards, including Catapult, Diamond Pile, and the Lazy M, as well as our Sonoma Carneros Estate home vineyard. This region is defined by a corridor of cool air that comes from the Pacific Ocean and flows east through the gap in the Sonoma mountain range. This cools the area, which is ideal for slowly ripening the Chardonnay and maintaining acidity. The balance of the grapes came from our Sonoma Carneros Estate home vineyard. With its proximity to the San Pablo Bay and Pacific ocean, the Los Carneros region remains cool during the growing season and is prized for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

This delicious wine is fermented in a mixture of oak and stainless steel with just the right amount of secondary fermentation; it's an amazingly easy-to-drink Chardonnay with aromas of pear and melon accompanied by flavors apricot and nectarine.

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Viognier

Viognier can be a tricky grape to grow. It buds early and is susceptible to frost. The grape has a thick skin and benefits from a long ripening period to develop full flavors. Vines bask in the sun during the day, but experience cool nighttime temperatures contributing to the wine's full-body weight and nice acidity.

Viognier grows best in the sunny climes of North and Central Coast and Paso Robles where the temperatures are moderated by cool nights, which helps to preserve Viognier’s acidity. Cline Viognier shows juicy tropical fruit, fresh apricot and notes of mandarin orange and grapefruit. It’s luscious and full-bodied with a slight crisp acidity.

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Pinot Noir

This outstanding Pinot Noir is sourced from the best vineyards from Carneros and the Petaluma Gap within Sonoma County. The vineyards are approximately 4 and 8 miles west of the winery. This AVA is known for afternoon winds and cool temperatures through much of the growing season. The vines are often shrouded in fog, making for a long cool growing season and maximum flavors.

An amazing Pinot Noir with an array of red fruit and wild sauvage characters greet you on the nose with depth and richness on the palate, making this a superb drinking experience.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Three vineyards supply the fruit for this wine. The Sonoma grapes come from a well-drained hillside vineyard on Sonoma Mountain. Cool evenings and warm days allow this fruit to ripen to perfection and retain good natural acidity. The balance of the fruit comes from two flat-land vineyards of Contra Costa County. The soils in these vineyards are clay loam and the vineyards benefit from warm days and cool nights.

Our Cabernet Sauvignon is a unique blend of Sonoma County and Contra Costa County fruit. On the nose you are greeted with aromas of blackberry and toast. Rich flavors follow, with blackberry currant and notes of olives, herbs and toasty oak. Pair this wine with full-bodied foods such as a grilled steak or portobello mushroom.

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Old Vine Zinfandel

There are seven distinct AVAs within Lodi and Cline Old Vine Zinfandel grapes are grown almost entirely in the Mokelumne River AVA. This area forms the cradle of the Lodi winegrowing region and is also home to the majority of old vines. Proud, earnest and independent growers having been making their living in this area and passing the farming tradition from generation-to-generation. Grapes are largely head-pruned, planted in sandy soil, develop slowly, and deliver low yields with distinctive character. Vineyards include the Fowler Ranch dating back to 1942, Hubert and Harney vineyards planted in 1962 and the Alpine vineyard planted in 1968.

Our Lodi Zinfandel is a challenging and rewarding wine to make. Amazing old vine fruit, detailed selection criteria and master blending show in the final wine. A wide array of jammy strawberry and plum aromas followed by black cherry, strawberry and vanilla flavors lead to a smooth and lengthy finish.

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