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!
