Newton Vineyard Claret
Newton Vineyard Claret
Merlot 52%,
Cabernet Sauvignon 38%,
Syrah 5%,
Petit Verdot 3%,
Cabernet Franc 2%
Napa County
2009
Tasting Notes
This dark red cherry colored wine offers aromas of ripe red and black fruits and cinnamon layered with dark fruit flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry supported by vanilla and mocha spice. The dark fruit flavors carry through to the palate, combining with dark chocolate notes on the soft mid-palate. Dusty, fine-grained tannins make this wine an appealing choice now or over the next 5 years.
Food and Wine Pairing
Winemaker Chris Millard suggests this wine will complement grilled meat dishes nicely and also prove versatile with a wide variety of foods from hearty pasta dishes to braised beef.
WineChump Notes
Recently, I had the chance to try this Claret. I was at a restaurant (The Brick located in Riverside, Jacksonville, FL) with a friend. We enjoyed this with both beef and fish. This Claret exhibited a bright nose of fruit and a smooth finish. We’ll order it again, if they have any left!
Average Price: $16.99