#claret

Ramey Wine Cellars

Claret Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Ramey’s interpretation of #claret is quite interesting. After 9 years of bottle time it’s aged more than expected. Stewed plum, quite faint dark fruit on the nose. Prominent acidity on palate, primary fruit exited stage left, some sherry notes but still noticeable tannins. 68% #cabernetsauvignon, 18% #merlot, 6% #syrah, 4% #malbec, 4% #petitverdot — 8 months ago

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Château Prieuré-Lichine

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1966

Well when a colleague turns 50; drink his age; it came down to #claret or better put a resilient wine; #prieurelichine #1966 #bordeaux #margaux #4eme ; great backbone of #cabernet ; oak still sweet; interesting sweet and ashen oak aromas; fruit still juicy. — 9 years ago

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Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Diamond Collection Black Label Claret California Cabernet Sauvignon

Last night's wine.
Like someone burned the cookies. It was thick and chewy on my tongue like spiced Mexican champurrado with a little pepper burn on the back of my throat. Unripe cherries and lemongrass (yellow green) and something resembling licorice but not.

#Wine #redWine #coppola #2013BlackLabel #claret
— 9 years ago

Château Meyney

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
8.9

Needs decanting or time in the glass to fully express itself. At first pour it was all about black olives and chewiness and then over time the ripe black plums and cherries appeared and things mellowed out in a good way. #bordeaux #claret #stestephe #leftbank #leftbankbordeaux — 3 years ago

Daniel P., Bob and 9 others liked this

Bodega Norton

Privada Mendoza Malbec Blend 2013

A gift from a friend, decided to open this one tonight. An Argentinian "Claret", this is a Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon blend (40/30/30). This Mendoza red blend comes from an area first planted back in 1895 and has grown so much in scope that over 150 families of workers tend the massive vineyard acreage. The vine of choice for this region is Malbec - a frost sensitive vine that produces a thin skinned fruit that yields an inky purple, high tannin juice, often used in blending. ~$24 | #mendoza #claret #southamerica

On the eyes: Deep, dull, opaque, purple-red, med+ stain, med+ tears, no gas/floc.

On the nose: Black cherry, cocoa nibs, cola, mushroom, and hints of licorice and spice. Med+ alcohol.

On the tongue: Med+ tannin, med acid, med+ alcohol, full body. Black currents, cherries, and mulberries, rounded with earthiness and oak. This one could stand another year in the bottle.
— 9 years ago

Podere Sapaio

Volpolo Bolgheri Red Blend 2006

'06 stunner. This is stellar juice. Aromatics are generous, svelte with richness/ power on the palate with super balance. This is the ideal #claret for me. — 9 years ago

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Cliff Lede Vineyards

Claret Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2003

Paul H
9.2

I found this bottle stashed away in one of my chillers. I had thought I had finished off the last of this a while ago. This wine is still drinking great even at 15 years. A testament to this producer! So a happy night enjoying this wine. I have reviewed before so I will not bore you again. #clifflede #napavalley #stagsleapdistrict #claret #redblend — 7 years ago

Mike, Shay and 3 others liked this

Domaine les Pallières

Les Racines Gigondas Red Rhone Blend

A wonderful #grenache blend with #claret and #syrah . Very minerality and a cherry jamie finish. — 9 years ago

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Diamond Collection Black Label Claret California Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

I like #claret style #cabernet based on this example. Lighter style, soft tannins with laid back fruit and light oak. — 9 years ago

White Rock Vineyards

Napa Valley Claret Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

Tucked at the base of Napa's Stag's Leap range, White Rock Vineyards feels suspended in time. The land is rugged with white volcanic soil, the winery niches filled with bottles for cave-aging, and the wines #oldworld in approach and style. With dark, juicy fruit balanced by #savory spices and a strong mineral core, this #Claret effortlessly straddles seriousness and gulpability. — 10 years ago

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Francesca Cunningham

Francesca Cunningham

Little piece of heaven in Napa!