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Score 95/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2005

Bright ruby-red. Very deep, vibrant aromas of cassis, minerals, tobacco, fresh herbs, licorice and tar; complex and, yes, claret-like. Dense and thick but suave and quite dry; very French in style. Tasted next to the splendid 2002 Reserve Claret made by Foley under the Pride Mountain Vineyards labe l, this is even bigger and more structured-but then it's 100% cabernet sauvignon, while the Pride wine is two-thirds merlot.

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95
95/100

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95
95/100

Robert Parker

95
95/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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95 points
Robert Parker
Score 95/100 · Drink 2006-2018, Robert Parker, Feb 2005

A classic example of a Bordeaux blend, the 2002 Claret possesses an inky/blue/purple color as well as a fabulous perfume of graphite, creme de cassis, smoke, and licorice. It hits the palate with a full-bodied, unctuous texture, tremendous purity, and moderately high tannin in the 40+ second finish. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2018. Tel. (707) 965-2669

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Robert Foley
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Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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