2007 Matthews Claret

Community Tasting Notes (20) Avg Score: 89.9 points

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  10/2/2019 - Magnolian Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Dark purple w/ very slight bricking. Mature BDX blend with classic WA flavor profile. More cab than merlot? Smooth and flavorful. Still going strong but time to drink.

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  5/29/2017 - RichD2 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Some sediment to remove. Deep red color and fairly opaque. Dark fruit and vanilla, spice on the nose. Medium-full body. Smooth with mellowed fine tannins on the finish. Initially had a slight burnt aspect on the finish which I enjoyed but it blew off. Overall a nicely balanced med-full flavored wine of some distinction. This bottle was not over the hill at all.

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  9/7/2015 - johnf Likes this wine: 91 Points

  I saw the review that the wine had peaked; I disagree (at least my bottles). this was around the time of the wine maker changeover, and don't remember if this was actually Matthew or Aaron, but regardless I think this is an excellent wine right now. The nose is wonderful, and I'm just sipping it and enjoying it.

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  9/4/2015 - Herbs48 wrote: 82 Points

  - Brick color - Over the hill. Slight vinegar taste. Held this one a little too long.

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  4/4/2015 - Mayberry wrote: 91 Points

  Assuming I was at the very edge of the drinking curve, this opened immediately, drank wonderfully, and finished beautifully. Given that I have two more bottles, I will wait to drink one on 2016, and the last in 2017. This Claret may be good for 2-3 more years, but is an exceptional wine today.
  A deep garnet/purple appearance with a long finish; this is one of the best that I have tasted from Matthews.

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