2009 Claret
2009 Claret
Tasting Notes
The amethyst jeweled tones of this wine invites you to move into your glass. This wine blossoms with fresh baked berries, violets and wildflowers. Its body, complex and delicate with dark fruits, clove, white pepper, finishing long with a hint of vanilla.Vineyard Designation
Sams Valley VineyardVineyard Notes
Harvest Dates: Cabernet Sauvignon October 20, 2009 Cabernet Franc November 11, 2009 Merlot November 4, 2009Production Notes
1/3 New, 1/3 1-3 Years, 1/3 NeutralWinemaker Notes
Winemaker Joe DobbesPairings
Mediterranean Fares and Meats, Aged, Sheep Milk CheesesAwards
Double Gold - Florida State International Gold - Cabernet Shootout Gold - Pacific Rim International Gold - 2015 Oregon Wine Awards Silver - Great NW Wine Silver - Sunset Magazine Silver - San Francisco Chronicle| Vintage | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Bold Red Wine |
| Varietal | Merlot, Cab Sav, Cab Franc |
| Varietal Composition | 38% Cabernet Sauvignon 35% Cabernet Franc 27% Merlot |
| Appellation | Rogue Valley |
| Harvest Date | See Vineyard Notes |
| Sugar | 22.9 |
| PH | 3.3 |
| Barrel Aging | 22 Months 95% French 5% American |
| Bottling Date | July 23, 2009 |
| Alcohol % | 14.2 |
| Size | 750 ml |