Medium dark red; dense fruit, licorice; sweet notes, a mild bite / mild tannins, long deep cherry-like aftertaste while still being “just” a bit straightforward; very likeable, believe it is at its peak right now, no need to keep
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Merlot and Malbec take center stage for the first time in the 2009 Claret. Dark purple in color, aromas of blackberry, plum, and graphite escape for the glass. A fresh beam of minerality supports the rich mid- palate while a frame-work of silky tannins, mocha, and boysenberry linger in the finish.
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Medium dark red, nice pleasant blueberry nose with some acidity; really nice, soft, pleasant, slightly spiced black pepper, light tannins, power - but not too much; does require some air so do decant; really good
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9/17/2021 - Miceri Likes this wine: 93 Points
Medium dark red; dense fruit, licorice; sweet notes, a mild bite / mild tannins, long deep cherry-like aftertaste while still being “just” a bit straightforward; very likeable, believe it is at its peak right now, no need to keep
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5/24/2020 - Mdb1982 wrote: 88 Points
Merlot and Malbec take center stage for the first time in the 2009 Claret. Dark purple in color, aromas of blackberry, plum, and graphite escape for the glass. A fresh beam of minerality supports the rich mid- palate while a frame-work of silky tannins, mocha, and boysenberry linger in the finish.
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9/15/2019 - Miceri wrote: 94 Points
Medium dark red, nice pleasant blueberry nose with some acidity; really nice, soft, pleasant, slightly spiced black pepper, light tannins, power - but not too much; does require some air so do decant; really good
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12/21/2017 - Miceri Likes this wine: 93 Points
Medium dark red; nice fruity nose; soft, some licorice, hint of vanilla and spices, mild tannins at the end; very agreeable
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3/3/2017 - RossiRosso Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking well right now. Mellow tannins. Lots of fruit. Ripe blueberries, dark chocolate.
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