California's Cline Cellars was a recent #winechat guest on Twitter. From ancient vines and renegade spirits to an upcoming year featuring a half dozen new wines, get up to date with this winery.
An interesting trio of wines:
We have a summer mix of deliciousness from Cline tonight: Marsanne Roussane, Mourvédre Rosé, and yet again, a Pinot Noir. #winechat
— Cline Cellars (@ClineCellars) May 1, 2014
A brief history lesson on the place and the people:
Cline Cellars roots do run deep. In the 1800s, Oakley, Contra Costa County was a booming farming community settled by immigrants. #winechat
— Cline Cellars (@ClineCellars) May 1, 2014
Fred Cline's maternal grandfather called this place home & this is where Mr Cline learned his love of viticulture. #winechat
— Cline Cellars (@ClineCellars) May 1, 2014
Fred obtained a degree in viticulture from UC Davis. In 1982 with a small inheritance he founded Cline Cellars in Oakley, Ca. #winechat
— Cline Cellars (@ClineCellars) May 1, 2014
A rebel with a grape cause:
@TastingPour Well Fred was a bit of a renegade as a young man, He was told they wouldn't grow there. #winechat
— Cline Cellars (@ClineCellars) May 1, 2014
The keys to healthy vineyards?
We believe we utilize efficient methods retaining healthy vineyards by employing the use of organic cover crops, compost teas, #winechat
— Cline Cellars (@ClineCellars) May 1, 2014
crushed volcanic rock, oyster shell, natural mined sulfur; and not to forget our most popular method, sheep grazing. #winechat
— Cline Cellars (@ClineCellars) May 1, 2014
Meaningful Mourvèdre:
Although Cline Cellars is primarily known for doing Zinfandels (7 different Zins), this variety is the heart of what Cline is #winechat
— Cline Cellars (@ClineCellars) May 1, 2014
Yes, that Jacuzzi:
These vines were planted in 1904 by Fred Cline's great grandfather Valeriano Jacuzzi and these are vines that Mr Cline restored. #winechat
— Cline Cellars (@ClineCellars) May 1, 2014
STAY TUNED!
@ProtocolWine Actually yes. We are going to be coming out with 6 new wines. We already produce 24 wines. Year of surprises #winechat
— Cline Cellars (@ClineCellars) May 1, 2014
