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Winemaker's Claret

2021 Sonoma Valley Red Blend

Benziger Winemaker's Claret is a delightful red blend from the beautiful Sonoma Valley, showcasing the region's rich winemaking heritage. This 2021 vintage offers a medium-bodied profile that perfectly balances its vibrant acidity, making it both refreshing and approachable. The fruit intensity is prominent, with luscious notes of ripe blackberries and cherries harmoniously woven together. Tannins are well-integrated and lend a firm structure to the wine, enhancing its ageability while still being enjoyable in its youth. This wine is wonderfully dry, allowing the complex flavors to shine through without overwhelming sweetness, resulting in a truly captivating experience for any wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Sonoma County
Sonoma County

Many of California's world-class wines come from Sonoma County, separated from Napa by the Mayacamas Mountains. Three times the size of Napa, Sonoma is an incredibly diverse region. Cool coastal zones, fog-cloaked hillsides, sheltered valleys and craggy exposed peaks give Sonoma a vast array of terroirs and microclimates. Its many sub-regions produce a broad range of styles: from the bold Cabernets of Alexander Valley to the fragrant Pinots of Sonoma Coast and the sublime Chardonnays of Chalk Hill.

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