Tough and gritty, with fruit-flavored power bar flavors of cherries, chocolate, honey and nougat. But not bad for the price.——S.H.(9/1/2009)—— 83

One of California's most successful "Rhone Rangers," Cline has consistently produced attractive wines. The 1990 Cotes d'Oakley succeeds in emulating a Cotes du Rhone. With juicy, succulent, robust, peppery fruitiness, attractive weight and balance on the palate, and a soft, fleshy finish, it should be consumed over the next 3-4 years.