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title: 2006 Claret
date: 2026-06-23T03:53:00-07:00
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![Claret](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_640x2025_crop_center-center_82_line/Matthews-2006-Claret.png)  

 

 

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Tasting Notes

True Claret, with the blended complexity of a traditional Bordeaux and the elegance and mouth feel of a less complicated wine. A nose of bright red currant, Bing cherries, plum jam, and ripe figs. Wonderfully ripe fruit balanced with some tight structure on the nose with toasted bread and nutmeg. An open textured mid palette with a mildly structured finish. An elegant, but powerful wine.

 

Food Pairing Recommendations

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

 

 

   ![Claret](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_640x2025_crop_center-center_82_line/Matthews-2006-Claret.png)  

 

 

Varietal Composition

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Syrah

 

Vinification

Aged for 20 months in new French oak

 

Alcohol

14.6%

 

Cases Produced

1,949

 

Drinkability

Now-2016

 

Trade Materials

- [ Bottle Shot  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/Matthews-2006-Claret-1.jpg)
 
 

 

 

 

  ## Awards & Accolades

- “Crisp, brimming with dark berry and cherry, with hints of cardamom and white pepper. The finish lingers beautifully against refined tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Syrah. Drink now through 2016. 1,945 cases made.”
    
    91 points, Harvey Steinman, Wine Spectator
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 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](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2008-claret)
- [2007](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2007-claret)
- 2006
 
 

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