Cline Family Cellars is a family-owned and operated winery in Sonoma, California, built on a passion for winemaking and rooted in respect for the land. Fred Cline started Cline Family Cellars in 1982 in Oakley, California, making his first vintages from original plantings of Mourvedre, Zinfandel, and Carignane, some of which dated back to the 1880's. In 1989, Fred purchased a 350-acre horse farm in Carneros and moved the winery to Sonoma County. As one of the original Rhone Rangers, he beganplanting varietals that included a number of vineyards dedicated to Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne

This wine jumps out of the glass. On the nose you are greeted with aromas of blackberry and mocha. Rich flavors follow, with blueberry, currant and notes of olives and rosemary. Pair this wine with full-bodied foods such as grilled steak or portabella mushrooms.