About Cline Cellars
Cline Cellars is one of Sonoma's most genuinely unpretentious and rewarding winery experiences. Founded in 1991 by Fred Cline — who grew up in Contra Costa County farming some of the oldest Zinfandel and Carignane vines in California — the winery produces honest, food-friendly wines at prices that invite buying rather than just tasting.
The 350-acre Carneros estate is anchored by a beautifully restored 1850s farmhouse and includes the California Missions Museum — housing twenty hand-crafted miniature replicas of all 21 California Missions — which makes the property one of the most family-friendly stops in Sonoma wine country.
Cline's old-vine Zinfandel program draws from some of the most ancient vines in California — including pre-Prohibition plantings from the Contra Costa County vineyards the family has farmed for generations. The Rhône varietal program (Marsanne, Viognier, Mourvèdre, Syrah) reflects Fred Cline's love of the Southern Rhône Valley.
Cline Cellars presents a featured lineup that includes Ancient Vines Zinfandel, Cool Climate Pinot Noir, Cashmere Red Blend, and Viognier. Together, these bottles provide a focused introduction to the varieties, vineyard sources, and style that define the winery's current portfolio.
"Old-vine Zinfandel, Rhône varietals, and California wine history on a beautiful Carneros estate next to the California Missions Museum. Affordable, ac"
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Featured Wines
Zinfandel
Ancient Vines Zinfandel
From pre-Prohibition Contra Costa vines — some of the oldest producing Zinfandel plants in California. Dense, spicy, and showing what century-old vines produce.
Pinot Noir
Cool Climate Pinot Noir
Estate Carneros Pinot — cool, elegant, and a great value introduction to the bay-influenced appellation's distinctive character.
Rhône Blend
Cashmere Red Blend
Cline's approachable Rhône-inspired red — Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Grenache blended for smooth, rich drinking at a price that makes it a reliable everyday bottle.
Viognier
Viognier
Aromatic, floral Viognier — showing the Southern Rhône white variety that Fred Cline has championed in California since the early 1990s.
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Walk-In Tasting
$25
No reservation needed — taste through Cline's full lineup any day. One of the most welcoming and genuinely accessible winery experiences near the Sonoma Plaza.
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California Missions Museum
Free with tasting
Explore 21 hand-crafted scale replicas of every California Mission on the estate grounds — a genuinely interesting cultural experience that makes Cline ideal for families.
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