The 2010 Mourvedre Rose (100% Mourvedre) displays elegant, medium-bodied flavors with lots of red berry fruit intermixed with loamy soil and spice characteristics offered in an endearing, mid-weight style. Drink this dry, refreshing rose over the next 6-12 months. This is the finest portfolio of value-priced wines from Cline Cellars that I have tasted to date.Tel. (707) 940-4030; Fax (707) 940-4034

Cline always does a nice job with its old-vine Mourvedre, particularly with its Rose, which is surprisingly light on its feet given how big varietal Mourvedre bottlings can be. This wine is perfect for summer or even around Thanksgiving, with ample acidity and pleasing flavors of pomegranate and plum, a good pairing with seafood or anything spicy.——V.B.(10/1/2011)—— 87