Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2021 / 750 ml.

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SP8888 pts. - Wine Spectator - Aug 31, 2023
A fruit bomb, with just enough character to keep things interesting. Reveals jammy blackberry and licorice flavors that zip along the finish. Drink now through 2030. 18,000 cases made. (Tim Fish)

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Primary Grape: Zinfandel | All Grapes: Zinfandel, Carignan

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SP88 88 pts. / Wine Spectator (Aug 31, 2023)

A fruit bomb, with just enough character to keep things interesting. Reveals jammy blackberry and licorice flavors that zip along the finish. Drink now through 2030. 18,000 cases made. (Tim Fish)

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When it comes to US wine production, California is King. California wines account for almost 90% of all wines produced in the United States each year, and is home to the most celebrated vineyards and producers in the country. California is probably best known for its world-famous Cabernets and Chardonnays, many of which hail from its two most-acclaimed AVAs, Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Other prominent grapes used in California wines include Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Zinfandel (which California made popular).

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The United States now ranks fourth in the world in wine production behind, France, Italy, and Spain. While about 90% of that wine is produced in California, other states like Oregon, New York, and Washington are establishing themselves as prime spots for wine production, as well. Just about any variety of wine can be found in production somewhere in the United States.

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SKU 74568
Product Type Wine
Alternate Name Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel
Country United States
Region California
District North Coast
Product Location - Location-Appellation Contra Costa County
Package Size 750 ml.
Proof/Alcohol by Volume 14.5%
Wine/Spirit Brand Cline Cellars
Bottles per Case 12
Vintage 2021
Can it Be Shipped Yes
Premier Pick No
Awards and Accolades Wine Spectator Top 100
Wine Spectator Top 100 Ranking 40
Wine Spectator Top 100 Year 2018
Spec. Designation Organic
Organic Description Green String Certified
Wine Type Table Wine
Wine - Color Red
Grape(s) Zinfandel, Carignan
Primary Grape Zinfandel
Occasion Pairing 40
Dollar Sale (Y/N) No
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JD9595 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 10/24/2023
Coming all from the Funsten Ranch in the Dry Creek Valley and 100% Zinfandel, the 2021 Zinfandel East Bench has a rich, more subtle style in its aromatics, with ripe plum, cigar, spice, and earthy nuances, and it certainly plays in the darker, red and black-fruited end of the spectrum. These all carry over to the palate, where the wine is medium to full-bodied, has a deep, expansive, concentrated mouthfeel, velvety tannins, terrific mid-palate density, and a gorgeous finish. This richly textured, incredibly impressive Zinfandel needs 2–3 years to gain additional complexity but will be long-lived, with another 15+ years of prime drinking ahead of it. (Jeb Dunnuck)
WE9595 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 11/1/2023
Supreme concentration and great depth characterize this powerful, structured and ageworthy wine. It boasts luscious dried plums and dried blueberries, plus plenty of black pepper and light wood-smoke accents, all backed by firm tannins. Best from 2025–2035. (Jim Gordon)
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United States | California | North Coast

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Saldo | California Zinfandel 2021 / 750 ml.

California Zinfandel
2021 / 750 ml.

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United States | California

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VN90+90–92 pts. - Vinous - Jan 2023
The 2021 Zinfandel Deaver Ranch is an attractive, mid-weight wine. Floral and savory accents lift a core of bright, red-fleshed fruit, with bright acids and driving tannins that add both presence and character. (Antonio Galloni)
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Ridge Geyserville 2021 / 750 ml.

2021 / 750 ml.

Item #: 666

WS9595 pts. - Wine & Spirits - 04/23
When Geyserville hits in a great vintage, it takes me back to what I originally loved about California wine. Or to that sense of optimism on a spring day when I first visited San Francisco in 1984, to pitch this magazine on publishing services. I didn’t know at the time that I would still be publishing it 40 years later, and I didn’t know how much California wine would change. Or how little the style and intention of Geyserville would change. The team at Ridge manages the vineyard’s generations of vines to produce complex wines like this perfectly ripe 2021, with its dark, resinous scents of marijuana, its deep layers of rich fruit and the fruitiness of detailed tannins. The fresh, herbal complexity is pretty epic and the richness doesn’t stop. What I want from California.
VN94+94+ pts. - Vinous - Jan 2023
The 2021 Geyserville hits the palate with a burst of dark red/purplish fruit, sweet spice, lavender, chocolate, dried herbs and American oak. I would be in no rush to open the 2021, as it is clearly an infant at this stage. The blend is 76% Zinfandel, 16% Carignane, 6% Petite Syrah and 2% Alicante Bouschet. The 2021 is a powerhouse, that much is pretty clear. (Antonio Galloni)
JD93+93+ pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 10/24/2023
The 2021 Geyserville checks in as 76% Zinfandel, 16% Carignane, and the rest Petite Sirah and Alicante Bouschet. It has a pure, expressive bouquet of fresh plums, figs, mulberries, peppery herbs, leather, and vanilla bean, and it takes some air to show at its best, gaining depth and richness with time in the glass. This medium to full-bodied, spicy, elegant red blend has a touch more oak present than I’m accustomed to, but it has a silky, elegant mouthfeel, nicely integrated acidity, and outstanding length. It’s going to benefit from 3–4 years of bottle age. (Jeb Dunnuck)
SP9393 pts. - Wine Spectator - Oct 15, 2023
Tightly focused and briary, this blend offers density without weight. Presents plum and blueberry flavors accented by dill and green peppercorn as this builds tension toward medium-grained tannins. Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Sirah and Alicante Bouschet. Drink now through 2032. 9,000 cases made. (Tim Fish)
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SP9090 pts. - Wine Spectator - Dec 31, 2023
Juicy and jammed with fresh fruit, this snappy red offers zesty cherry and raspberry flavors accented by generous black pepper. Drink now through 2029. 1,800 cases made. (Tim Fish)
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United States | California

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Ridge Lytton Springs 2021 / 750 ml.

2021 / 750 ml.

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VN95+95+ pts. - Vinous - Nov 2023
The 2021 Lytton Springs is fabulous. Bright and vibrant to its core, the 2021 impresses with its poise. Readers will find a Lytton Springs that is very much in reserve, as opposed to the rest of the 2021s in this report, all of which are more approachable. Salivating acids and veins of tannin lend shape and persistence, but the 2021 needs time. Red cherry fruit, blood orange, rose petal and sage are some of the notes that linger on the close. (Antonio Galloni)
SP9393 pts. - Wine Spectator - May 31, 2024
Robust and rustic, yet retains a sense of style, with deep blackberry, savory anise and black pepper flavors that gather tension and structure toward broad-shouldered tannins. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane, Alicante Bouschet, Cinsault and Counoise. Best from 2025 through 2033. 8,500 cases made. (Tim Fish)
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JS9393 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Thursday, January 4, 2024
Dark plums, crushed dark berries, cocoa beans, dried orange and moist bark. Medium-bodied, spiced and racy with sleek tannins and vivid acidity. Flavorful and silky. Drink now. (James Suckling)
RP9393 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 29th Dec 2023
Sourced primarily from Oak Knoll, the 2021 Zinfandel Black Chicken delivers briar-laced bramble-berry fruit, plus a decent dose of vanilla (maturation was in 25% new French oak). Full-bodied, it’s creamy, ripe and lush, with a slightly herbal tang on the lingering finish. It’s a balanced, seductive Zin, not over the top while still expressing intense varietal character. (Joe Czerwinski)
SP9292 pts. - Wine Spectator - Aug 31, 2023
A briar patch in a glass, this zesty red shows spirited blackberry, grilled anise and green peppercorn flavors as it builds richness toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2032. 7,185 cases made. (Tim Fish)
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United States | California | Napa Valley

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