Tasting Notes for Cline Viognier 2007

White Wines	Viognier	Other California	California

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Date Printed: 11/25/2009

Cline Viognier 2007

(search item no. 95138)

green wine

PRICE ON 11/25/2009: $10.29

Winemaker's Notes:

This varietal comes from the Northern Rhône Valley in France. Presumed to have arrived from Dalmatia and transported to the Rhone 1,700 years ago by Romans. There are only 2,000 acres of this variety in California at this time. Viognier is known for its perfumed aromas and ripe fruit flavors.

Cline Viognier shows big pineapple, peach and apricot flavors mixed with citrus and floral notes. This full-bodied flavorful wine is an excellent match for Mediterranean stews, Thai curry and spicy Mexican dishes.

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Additional wines from Cline:

2007 Ancient Vines Carignane (search item no. 96958)
2007 Ancient Vines Mourvedre (search item no. 98359)
2007 Cool Climate Syrah (search item no. 99696)
2007 Small Berry Mourvedre (search item no. 99046)
2008 Ancient Vines Zinfandel (search item no. 101295)
2008 Viognier (search item no. 100324)
2008 Zinfandel (search item no. 100954)

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.