Cline Small Berry Mourvedre 2020 Merlot

Cline Small Berry Mourvedre 2020 MerlotThe vineyard where the Small Berry Mourvdre grows is a small acreage block that consistently produces one of our most complex and concentrated Mourvdres. Vines in this block were first planted in 1910 and are on their own roots, which make this one of Californias most historic vineyards. The vines have survived because they grow in the deep delta sands which keeps the phylloxera root louse in check. Winds from the delta, which borders the vineyard to

7% Petit Verdot

A second component

1 of 38 ranked 2013 Margaret River Cabernets* The color is medium red with both brick-red and purple tints

dark chocolate and spices

Medium-full body

97 points Wine Enthusiast

Lush and polished

-94 Points James Suckling

cocoa powder and black tea

88 points Wine Spectator

Blackberry

Medium to full-bodied