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2004

Estate Claret

Chateau Leidigh

2406
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Red Blend (Red)

Sierra Foothills

$35.00/bottle

complex taste, layered with fruitiness and underscored with notes of French oak. A Gold Medal winner and "highly recommended" by the independent Beverage Testing Institute of Chicago. We blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec to create a classic Bordeaux-style blend. AS OF 11/07/08, ONLY 4 BOTTLES LEFT.

Wine Tags

spice   Bright   Very   nice   Claret   chewey  

Varietals

Percent Varietal Vineyard, Appellation
100% Red Blend

Production

38 cases of 750 ml (Standard Bottle) bottles

Ratings & Reviews

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by Erica (177)

Special in every way

This wine is a special thing... individually numbered and hand labeled, its like unwrapping the Christmas present you saved for last. In fact, this wine is a little bit like Christmas! The nose has some cinnamon, graham cracker and chocolate notes, even a little marshmallow sweetness. It tastes like… (view more)

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Give it some air

I found this wine improve dramatically with some decanting. Chewy, complex flavors. Give it some time in the bottle yet and have it with some rich food. Very nice boutique hand made style wine.

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by Lloyd (121)

Solid and Well Rounded With Wonderful Flavors

This wine was an office favorite at AmericanWinery.com. The presence made by the Petit Verdot, Malbec, and my favorite "worker grape" Cab Franc exposes nice layers to unravel at the mid-palate. Under fifty cases produced, layers of fruit and sweet spices, I'm sold and you should be as well!

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5 out of 5 stars
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by lindi (133)

Big Crush

The bigger they are, the harder I fall. The blood red color and great gams on this 2004 Claret get me excited immediately. The nose is like October, November and December all rolled into one (OctoNoveDecebre) with hints of mint, cinnamon, nutmeg, and anise. But when it hits my lips it's more… (view more)

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by Stacy (118)

A extremely well-rounded wine!

I was excited to try this wine from the get-go; when you notice the bottles are individually numbered, you know it's gonna be something special. The aroma was very candied with cherry goodness, even hints of fruity WINTERY candy, very nice beginning. The mouthfeel is extremely smooth with great… (view more)

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