Abacela Claret 05

Exquisitely ripe black and red currants, plums, and blueberry jam waft from the glass. An unctuous texture carries rich fruit and distinctive minerality with tasteful and integrated toasty oak that culminates in a focused, polished finish. This intense wine will improve over the next six to eight years and decanting is recommended.

Sold out at the winery as of December 2009

Previous Vintage Tasting Notes

2004 Vintage Tasting Notes This is our second vintage of Claret. We specifically blend this wine from our best lots of traditional red Bordeaux varieties with the goal of producing a singular expression of Southern Oregon.

This majestic wine features intense aromatics of black currant, cassis, and licorice with hints of toast and flower blossoms. The palate displays crushed raspberry and blackberry fruit, flint-laced minerals, and subtle oak on the focused, polished finish.

This well balanced and concentrated wine can be enjoyed young if properly aerated and will reward the patient if aged for five to seven years. Pair this with bold dishes like smoked provolone, sage, and bacon-stuffed KC strip.