Cline Family Cellars Sonoma AVA Tasting featuring Megan Cline, Marketing Manager

In 1991, Fred and Nancy Cline moved Cline Family Cellars from Oakley to a 350-acre horse ranch in Sonoma-Carneros. They began planting Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and other noble and Rhône-style varietals that best suited the growing conditions of the area. Here, they raised their seven children who grew up playing in the surrounding vineyards. Now, as the next generation assumes leadership positions within the winery, they have a heartfelt commitment to promote Sonoma County showcasing local Viticultural areas that produce the best expression of a signature varietal, seeking out multi-generation family growers who are liked-minded and align with their same respect for the land.

Join us at Twin Liquors – South Lamar on Wednesday, May 15th from 6:30-7:30pm as we welcome Megan Cline, Marketing Manager for Cline Family Cellars. Megan will lead us through a guided, seated tasting of the current releases from their Sonoma AVA Series. Only 15 seats are available for this special event so RSVPs are required.

Cline Wines to be Tasted:

Hat Strap Los Carneros Chardonnay

Fog Swept Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Eight Spur Dry Creek Zinfandel

Rock Carved Alexander Valley Cabernet

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Hat Strap Los Carneros Chardonnay                $24.99

100% Chardonnay from vines planted in 1989, aged 10 months with batonnage in French oak (35% new). The area is cool and distinctive, known for producing grapes and wine of great concentration. It's rich, medium plus in body and round with bracing acidity. The creamy smooth palate conveys flavors of golden apple, peach, pineapple, lemon zest, butterscotch, macadamia nut, herbs, and toast. 

Fog Swept Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir                $29.99

100% Pinot Noir, aged 14 months in French oak (50% new). Offers fresh black cherry and wild strawberry flavors with hints of black tea, mushroom and bittersweet chocolate. It has a juicy, fresh acidity, and medium-bodied mouthfeel with luscious fine-grained tannins and classic earthiness that is synonymous with classic Pinot Noir.

Eight Spur Dry Creek Zinfandel                       $24.99

100% Zinfandel from 40-100 year old head pruned vines planted on St George rootstock. Aged 15 months in French oak (40% new). Displays loads of bright strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry flavors, with hints of cinnamon, tobacco leaf, and vanilla. Medium-full bodied with mouthwatering acidity, and fine-grained tannins, the finish is opulent and long.

Rock Carved Alexander Valley Cabernet         $29.99

100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 14 months in French oak (50% new). Offers succulent blackberry, plum and currant flavors along with cedar, leather and mocha. It’s full-bodied, multilayered, and complex with balanced acidity, smooth, rich tannins and a long, lingering finish.