This week it's the Cline California Cashmere '07 approx. $16. It's a blend of Syrah, Granache, and Mouvedre, three of the main blending grapes from southern Rhone. At 14.5% alcohol it probably has closer to 16% which is why this wine slightly burns the nostrils, you can tell there is a lot of alcohol in this wine. There is also a smokey component to the nose, not so much an oak smell, but a smoke smell. On the palate you can feel the alcohol, it's not overpowering but it is strong. The wine is decent, not to dry, and decently smooth. You taste some berry flavors but I'm not sure which ones, mostly the the darker ones. This wine is ok, nothing great, but not bad. I'd recommend this wine as a simple easy sipper. Also with this wine Cline donates a portion of the proceeds to the Breast Cancer Network of Strength's Ride to Empower. I don't know what that is exactly but drinking wine to support a good cause is what I'm all about.
Enjoy
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