Newton

Claret Napa Valley Merlot Blend

9.034 ratings

9.02 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

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

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

Top Notes For

Theresa Eagleson

9.0

Full bodied. 2009 aged very well (unknowingly) to 2023

Full bodied. 2009 aged very well (unknowingly) to 2023

Dec 27th, 2022

9.3

Wow, big blackberry black cherry nose and flavours with light oak and leather on the palate. Nice long finish with smooth tannins. Very nice blend. 43% merlot, 41 cab, 9 cab franc, 4 petit verdot and 3 syrah.

Wow, big blackberry black cherry nose and flavours with light oak and leather on the palate. Nice long finish with smooth tannins. Very nice blend. 43% merlot, 41 cab, 9 cab franc, 4 petit verdot and 3 syrah.

Dec 16th, 2018

The Tipsy Tippler

10

Dry, smooth, not too fruity

Dry, smooth, not too fruity

May 20th, 2018

Erin McLaughlin

8.9

Pretty good wine but kind of boring. Not worth the price tag.

Pretty good wine but kind of boring. Not worth the price tag.

Feb 13th, 2016

9.4

Smooth, subtle, delicious

Smooth, subtle, delicious

Jan 2nd, 2016

8.6

Fruity with good balance but a bit thin.

Fruity with good balance but a bit thin.

Aug 25th, 2015

Wine Manager Young's

8.7

Ann had this 9 years ago

Ann had this 9 years ago

Jun 20th, 2015

9.3

Amanda had this 10 years ago

Amanda had this 10 years ago

Oct 5th, 2014

8.7

Ash had this 6 years ago

Ash had this 6 years ago

Sep 14th, 2018

10

Ryan had this 6 years ago

Ryan had this 6 years ago

Mar 17th, 2018