Cline Eight Spur Zinfandel 2021 750ml

Mark - Wine Specialist, Woodland Hills

This wine is made from 91% Zinfandel and 9% Petit Sirah, and it hits that perfect spot of being super ripe without going overboard.

It comes from Dry Creek Valley, one of California’s smaller AVAs, but definitely one of the coolest for Zin. And Zinfandel itself? It’s a total personality—bold, spicy, jammy, and always the center of attention.

The grape has a pretty wild history, too. It started out in Croatia, traveled to Southern Italy as Primitivo, and finally landed in California in 1849. Once it settled in Dry Creek Valley, it basically became the first grape the U.S. could call its own.

This wine is full-bodied, super flavorful, and sometimes people think it’s “sweet” just because it’s so ripe and rich. Basically, it's like that friend who always brings the fun without trying too hard.