Oakley Five Reds 2002

The Oakley Five Reds ($7.99, Cost Plus World Market) was a surprising wine from Cline Cellars. These are the folks that make Red and White Truck wines, as well as wine under the Cline lable. Cline is located in Sonoma, but also have vineyards in Contra Costa County. These East Bay vineyards have produced some surprisingly delicious Zinfindels under the Jacuzzi lable. If you get a chance the winery is a nice visit, but try some of the better wines they have.

The Oakley Five Reds is a fairly dry, full bodied red that has the earthy, rustic overtones of Grenache combined with the smooth plum tasts of the Lodi Zin. The wine is made up with Mourvèdre, Carignane, Grenache, Zinfindel and Syrah from several California regions, hence the name Five Reds.

This is an amazing value, much fuller than the Red Truck I have had, just not as complex as some of their better Zins. Worth a try!