The 2019 Claret North Coast Red Wine is a killer value, with great lift and freshness throughout. Made from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, and the rest Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, the majority of the fruit was sourced from Jericho Canyon. Pouring a youthful purple/red, it is lifted with aromas of graphite, fresh black cherry, cedar, and pine needles. Full-bodied but lifted, it offers ripe tannins, fresh acidity, and notes of fresh red and black fruit, pressed flowers, and turned soil earthiness on the finish. It's drinking well now but is certainly worth cellaring over the next 10 or more years. It's a great value.

This lush bottling delivers concentrated aromas of red, black and blue fruits, along with cigar, tobacco leaf and chicory. The palate repeats those notes and interweaves cumin, dried sage, orange zest, bittersweet chocolate and espresso bean. The finish is dry and lengthy. Pay attention—this one will be in your cellar and on your table often.