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Claret Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.876 ratings

8.82 pro ratings

Napa County, North Coast, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Malbec

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

8.5

Light to medium texture with a mild tannin finish. Rich fruit flavors, which comes along as a sweetness. This year, 2011, lacks the strong characteristics of earlier vintages. Overall this is a good wine to enjoy, but a little flatter than expected.

Light to medium texture with a mild tannin finish. Rich fruit flavors, which comes along as a sweetness. This year, 2011, lacks the strong characteristics of earlier vintages. Overall this is a good wine to enjoy, but a little flatter than expected.

2 people found it helpfulJun 15th, 2014

8.6

Aromas were a bit off, but not unpleasant. Light, fruity flavors, off-dry sweetness lends this a smooth drinkable quality. Not what I would expect from a Cab Sauv dominant Napa blend.

Aromas were a bit off, but not unpleasant. Light, fruity flavors, off-dry sweetness lends this a smooth drinkable quality. Not what I would expect from a Cab Sauv dominant Napa blend.

Aug 31st, 2015

8.5

Interesting and complex but light in body.

Interesting and complex but light in body.

Nov 30th, 2018

9.2

Good stuff! A solid Cab from Napa - can't go wrong with it!

Good stuff! A solid Cab from Napa - can't go wrong with it!

Dec 2nd, 2015

9.4

Smells kind of grassy but tastes great.

Smells kind of grassy but tastes great.

Jun 6th, 2015

Brandon Downing

9.4

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Mar 22nd, 2015

9.2

Loved this wine. Warm, spicy, fruity, and rich.

Loved this wine. Warm, spicy, fruity, and rich.

Jan 31st, 2015

8.8

Nice red blend for a snowy evening.

Nice red blend for a snowy evening.

Jan 25th, 2015

9.2

This was yummy - full bodied wine...will drink again, cheers!

This was yummy - full bodied wine...will drink again, cheers!

Jan 4th, 2015

9.0

Smooth lite tannin cherry/strawberry. Not dry but not sweet

Smooth lite tannin cherry/strawberry. Not dry but not sweet

Dec 19th, 2014