2018 Claret
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The 2018 Claret offers up dark fruit, leather, dried flowers, tobacco and cedar. This juicy, mid-weight Bordeaux blend shows lovely complexity and plenty of character in a mid-weight style that is quite appealing today. Sweet floral and spice notes perk up the finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2018 Claret is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 9% Syrah, and the rest Petit Verdot. It is fresh with aromas of graphitic earth and red plum, and the palate reveals fine tannins and the juicy, youthful appeal of red apple and crushed roses. This is ready and inviting to drink now or over the next 3-6 years.
Deep ruby-purple, the 2018 Claret is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 9% Syrah and 2% Petit Verdot. It features blackcurrant aromas with accents of peppercorn, bacon, cedar, thyme and lavender. Full-bodied, its powerful, concentrated fruits are supported by finely grained tannins, and it has a long, still youthfully coiled finish. It will continue to unfold for several more years in bottle. 2,432 cases produced.
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah / Shiraz, Malbec/Auxerrois/Cot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
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