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title: 2008 Claret
date: 2026-06-23T03:53:00-07:00
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Tasting Notes

Ripe plums and black currants, set against a background of wild berries and intermingled with dark spices and dark chocolate. A rich, brooding wine. Exposure to a bit of air opens up the fruit and adds a pleasing youthful fleshiness, with a lacing of dried herbs. The palate is dense, round and polished. Classy, with a beautiful finish, this wine offers an abundance of power and elegance.

 

Food Pairing Recommendations

Steak, Lamb, Venison, Pasta, Shepherd’s Pie, Salmon, Tuna, Cheese, Dark Chocolate.

 

 

   ![Claret](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_640x2133_crop_center-center_82_line/2008-Matthews-Claret-Bottle-Shot.png)  

 

 

Varietal Composition

41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Malbec

 

Vinification

Fermented for 24 months new French oak

 

Alcohol

14.6%

 

Cases Produced

672

 

Drinkability

Now-2019

 

Trade Materials

- [ Bottle Shot  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/2008-Matthews-Claret-Bottle-Shot.jpg)
 
 

 

 

 

  

 Past Vintages

##  Explore the Claret Vintages 

- [2022](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2022-claret)
- [2021](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2021-columbia-valley-claret)
- [2020](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2020-claret)
- [2019](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2019-claret)
- [2018](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2018-2)
- [2017](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2017-claret)
- [2016](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2016-claret)
- [2015](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2015-claret)
- [2014](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2014-claret)
- [2013](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2013-claret)
- [2012](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2012-claret)
- [2011](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2011-claret)
- [2010](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2010-claret)
- [2009](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2009-claret)
- 2008
- [2007](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2007-claret)
- [2006](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2016-claret-2)
 
 

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