White Wines	Viognier	Other California	California

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Date Printed: 1/9/2009

Cline Viognier 2006

(search item no. 90539)
organic wine

PRICE ON 1/9/2009: $11.29

Winemaker's Notes:

Viognier is a tricky grape to grow. Its natural low acidity requires it to be picked at just the right moment. With this blend Cline chose grapes from vineyards that offered flavors indicative of the appellations from which they came. Solano County was chosen for its grapes are blessed with ample sun and provided maximum flavors. Cline's Mendocino vineyards, basked in warm days and cold nights contributed to the full-body weight of this wine and their Carneros vineyard was chosen because of its longer cool growing season.

Cline Viognier shows big peach and apricot flavors mixed with citrus and floral notes. The wine is a powerhouse of flavor and is full-bodied so it will make and excellent match with flavorful foods like Mediterranean stew and spicy Mexican dishes.

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Additional wines from Cline:

2006 Ancient Vines Zinfandel (search item no. 92096)
2006 Cool Climate Syrah (search item no. 95436)
2006 Pinot Grigio-Chardonnay (search item no. 89760)
2006 Syrah (search item no. 93498)
2007 Viognier (search item no. 95138)
2007 Zinfandel (search item no. 95960)

About Cline:

Fred Cline founded Cline Cellars in 1982, in Oakley, California. In 1991, the winery facilities relocated to the Sonoma Valley on a 350 acre estate in the Carneros District. The Cline Brothers, Fred and Matt, are Zinfandel and Rhone varietal specialists. Their holdings include some of the oldest and rarest vines in California. They are best known for the one hundred year old plantings of Carignane, Mourvedre and Zinfandel grapes they farm in Oakley, California. The Mourvedre represent approximately 85% of the state's total supply of this fascinating and versatile varietal. This treasure is the inspiration for Cline Cellars many "Rhone style" bottlings.