Reviews & Ratings

2007 Donati Family Red Blends or Varietals "Claret"

Winery: Donati Family

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Claret"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 77% Merlot, 10% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, & 3% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paicines

State or country: CA

Price: $15

Cases produced: 3,003

KWG Score: 88 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: February 18, 2011

Wine Review: This opaque and dark purple colored Claret opens with a mild black raspberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, well balanced, and smooth as silk. The flavor profile is a tasty black raspberry and oak blend with a hint of black pepper. The finish is dry and its tingly tannins are sticky and linger. This red blend is a great buy and would be perfect with veal marsala. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Donati Family Vineyard Claret is a wine that showcases the classic characteristics of Cabernet and Merlot. This blend is well-balanced and shows the grace and elegance that can be achieved in an early-drinking red wine. It is a Bordeaux Style Blend with aromas of cherry, cinnamon, and leather, mid palate shows berry fruit qualities finishing with moderate tannin and low acid. This wine goes with everything, including itself!

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