Cline Family Cellars

About the Business

Specialties

Cline Family Cellars is located in Sonoma Valley's beautiful Carneros region, an easy 45-minute drive from San Francisco. As a family-owned and operated winery since 1982, Cline has been committed to sustainable farming practices, creating expressive and enjoyable wines for all, and cultivating a warm, fun, and welcoming environment for our guests. When visiting Cline you'll discover our expansive, historic grounds lush with 5 spring-fed ponds, willow trees, over 5000 rosebushes, and our sustainably farmed vines, and learn from our educated hospitality team while trying our award-winning wines in a beautiful charming setting. (And no trip is complete without saying hello to our resident miniature Donkey's, Fancy and Pudding!)

History

Established in 1982.

Cline Family Cellars is a family-owned and operated winery in Sonoma, California, built on a passion for winemaking and rooted in respect for the land. Fred and Nancy Cline started Cline Family Cellars in 1982 in Oakley, California, making his first vintages from original plantings of Mourvedre, Zinfandel, and Carignane, some of which dated back to the 1880's. In 1989, Fred purchased a 350-acre horse farm in Carneros and moved the winery to Sonoma County. As one of the original Rhone Rangers, he began planting varietals that included a number of vineyards dedicated to Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne. Since those first plantings, Fred and his wife Nancy have continued to plant vineyards throughout Sonoma County, expanding to include more classic varieties like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.