| Rating | 85 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Appellation |
Sonoma Coast Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Price | $15.00 Value Pick |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2019-04-02 |
Perfect For
Happy Hour, House Wine, Netflix And Chill
Drink If You Like
Gamay, Merlot , Pinot Noir
Cline Cellars Estate Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2017 Review
This brand is full of surprises. In a sea of large production wines, Cline pulls off balance at the most affordable of price points. This wine won’t turns heads, and the alcohol is a bit high, but it’s a solid, easy drinking Pinot that hits most of the right notes to be a great house party go-to. Over-ripe cherry fruit and sweet wood and vanilla are the main cast here, and not much else, save for a hint of earthy beetroot (soil). The palate is chewy, with a slight heat that wafts in and out of your brain, but lean enough that you won’t really care. At $15 a bottle this is a great wine to have for spontaneous streaming buddy binge nights.
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