The Sneak [noun] /ðə snēk/: A person skilled in moving silently and unseen, utilizing discretion and strategic thought to achieve objectives undercover.
1. In pursuit of a wine less ordinary, The Sneak worked undercover to farm, harvest, and create a blend worthy of preserving vineyards threatened by corporate conventions.
2. The Sneak makes f*#&ing good wine.
The Sneak: Red wine that reimagines tradition and embraces a rebellious spirit
Inspired by Henry Cline’s rebellious spirit, The Sneak is a wine that pays tribute to the art of revelry, the courage to challenge the status quo, and the pursuit of a life less ordinary. As the youngest in the large Cline family, Henry has a mischievous spirit and a tendency for challenging norms, always done with a sense of daring and fun. When Henry officially rejoined the family wine business as vineyard manager in 2022, he found himself at a crossroads. With the CEO’s intention to rip out the Rhone vineyards planted by Henry’s father and replace them with more conventional (ahem…boring) varietals, Henry took a stance. He decided to farm and harvest the challenged vineyards of Grenache and Syrah off the clock, and worked with Cline winemaker Tom Gendall to craft a red blend from the vines for one final vintage. After many iterations, and multiple blending (and drinking) sessions with Tom and friends – he invited the CEO to taste their unconventional blend of Merlot, Grenache, & Syrah. The youngest Cline’s passion and inherent quality of the blend got Henry the green-light to bottle his first vintage and agreement to spare his selected blocks from being replanted.
