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15¾/20
Cline Oakley Red 2000
California, United StatesThe Oakley Vin Rouge is Cline Cellars' ode to Southern Côtes du Rhône. The blend is a mix of mourvèdre, carignane, alicante bouschet and syrah. Most of the fruit comes out of Contra Costa County, where sandy soils, dry-farmed vineyards, head-pruned 100 year-old creates an environment perfectly suited to the warm weather varietals of the Rhône Valley. Yields in the 2.5 to 3.5 tons per acre are responsible for the rich plush flavouring in this wine. Look for gamey, spicy, savoury, black cherry, strawberry aromas. The textures are round and the flavours dry with plenty of spicy, strawberry jam, peppery, licorice flavours and a bit of smoky game. Good value here.Tasted: 24 November 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $14.99 | 750ml |
Blend: Carignan - Grenache - SyrahCSPC: 486035UPC: 098652500023
