2005 Claret, Napa Valley
Publications
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
Author
Josh Raynolds
Date
May/June 08
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Review
Inky ruby. Finely etched cassis, blackberry, cherry and tobacco aromas are complicated by dried rose and white pepper. Bright red and dark berry flavors are crisp and unadorned (this saw no new barrels), with gentle tannins adding grip to the finish. Ramey told me that this is made from his cabernet press wines and that it's "for roast chicken, not steak."
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