Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel 2018

Ratings on Delectable

Ellen Clifford Delectable Pro

Zin goodness. Classic Zin goodness. It’s like the well worn blue jeans of Zins. Comfortable, friendly, familiar and casual. That’s a lie I hate blue jeans and really like this wine but I hear normal people do like jeans, very blueberry, vanilla scented, and there’s so raisins and licorice to boot. Oh maybe this is the perfect pair well-worn boots. As opposed to jean. Yeah that’s it. On another note, has anyone actually worn blue jeans or boots since pandemic?

Zin goodness. Classic Zin goodness. It’s like the well worn blue jeans of Zins. Comfortable, friendly, familiar and casual. That’s a lie I hate blue jeans and really like this wine but I hear normal people do like jeans, very blueberry, vanilla scented, and there’s so raisins and licorice to boot. Oh maybe this is the perfect pair well-worn boots. As opposed to jean. Yeah that’s it. On another note, has anyone actually worn blue jeans or boots since pandemic?

9.0

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8.9

Christina Seward

good. sharp. not amazing

good. sharp. not amazing

8.5

DAL 9000

Aroma of raspberries and lighter fruit. Initial taste of dark fruits and blackberries. A hint of earth. Layers of flavor. Tasted this with the Cline Virtual wine tasting.

Aroma of raspberries and lighter fruit. Initial taste of dark fruits and blackberries. A hint of earth. Layers of flavor. Tasted this with the Cline Virtual wine tasting.

9.2

Steve Somermeyer

Nice spice notes on nose with very clean finish.

Nice spice notes on nose with very clean finish.

8.9

Chris DeRenzi

2018- bright cherry, smoked woodiness, smooth peppery finish and light tannin structure

2018- bright cherry, smoked woodiness, smooth peppery finish and light tannin structure

8.3

Dale Saunders

great with steak

great with steak

9.5

Megan

From our Somm Thanksgiving pack. Not bad for the price! Tight tannins and cocoa notes blossom into lush fruit in the glass.

From our Somm Thanksgiving pack. Not bad for the price! Tight tannins and cocoa notes blossom into lush fruit in the glass.

8.4

Ron

Very good on its own

Very good on its own

9.2

David Burke

Alright but not a big fruity wine for a Zin

Alright but not a big fruity wine for a Zin

8.5

Location

  • 401 N Great Neck Rd 118
    Virginia Beach, VA 23454

  • Hours:
    9-5 Monday - Friday
    10 - 2 Saturday
    Closed Sunday

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