ROGUE VALLEY, OREGON
 
90 Points by Portland’s Michael Alberty of Wine Enthusiast:
"This classic combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec leads with aromas of ripe blackberries, violets and cigar box. Sturdy tannins back flavors of blackberry, bacon and cedar. This is a medium-bodied wine with a lean, clean texture. It will likely offer enjoyment for another four to five years.”
 
 
From the Winery:
We craft each of our 17+ varietals of wine with precision and passion. But as our flagship wine, we always have a soft place in our heart for our Bordeaux red wine blend, our distinctly Southern Oregon Claret. This wine offers a sensory experience that captivates the palate and leaves a lasting impression on everyone who tries it.
 
The 2019 Claret has been aged to perfection in oak barrels, imparting subtle notes of vanilla and oak that add depth to the wine. This careful aging process contributes to the wine’s overall complexity and velvety texture.
Our personal tasting notes cite the 2019 Claret to be rich and balanced, with layers of soft polished tannins exhibiting pronounced flavors of ripe cherry, blackberry pie filling, mocha, chocolate raspberry truffle, and sweet toasty oak, which integrates nicely with the subtle background notes of pepper, leather, and cedar.