This is a red blend of 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Syrah. Claret is a red wine done in the style of French Bordeaux. Katie and I had this wine with a steak dinner at Marlowe's Chophouse (5280 Denver Restaurant Week).
Beautiful deep red on the pour. Uniform color, many little legs surround a good swirl.
On the nose I get a big kick of strawberry, a bit of plum, black cherry and a little spice box (nutmeg in particular). About 20 minutes after the first pour, this wine smooths itself on the nose, less obtrusive edges, very nice on the nose.
Then on the palate the strawberry disappears completely; instead, the palate is heavy and long-winded with black currant, blackberry, dark plum, also a touch of licorice (but it is quickly washed over). The spice box continues on the palate, more with cloves than the nutmeg of the nose. Very enjoyable in the mouth by itself, but with the flavors of a spiced rare steak also very brilliant.
Rating: 90
Retail: $25
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