Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Claret 2015

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Region

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Vintage
2015

Size
750ML

ABV
14.6%

Features
Collectible

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Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

The 2015 Reserve Claret exhibits a push-and-pull between its playful, fruit-forward personality and its equally stimulating dark, brooding side. Flavors of chocolate-covered cherries, ripe plum, mocha and perfectly-ripe blueberries are enhanced by a concentrated palate bursting with flavor and tannins.

The concept for the Reserve Claret is to make the most complex, symphonic wine possible from the estate, driven mostly by the intense mountain merlot but with a hefty dose of cab to add complexity and ageability. The Merlot portion (60%) of this blend was harvested on October 1st and was fermented on its skins for 19 days. The Cabernet portion (39%) was harvested on October 24th and was given an extended maceration, finally being pressed on December 30! A final 1% of Petit Verdot was added to bring floral notes, spice and a touch of acidity.

Blend: 60% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot

Professional Ratings

  • 94
    Composed of 60% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot coming 38% from Napa Valley and 62% from Sonoma County, the 2015 Claret Reserve reveals a deep garnet color and offers up seductively spicy notions of Christmas cake, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon stick over a core of baked plums, blueberry pie and potpourri plus wafts of fried herbs and charcuterie. Medium to full-bodied, the plush textured palate delivers mouth-filling black fruit preserves and savory layers with a lively backbone and a long spicy finish.
  • 92
    The 2015 Reserve Claret comes mostly from the Sonoma side of the county line yet has 38% from Napa. A blend of 60% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot, it has a deeper ruby/plum color as well as a beautiful, complex style in its currants, toasted spice, dried herbs, and tobacco leaf aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, nicely balanced, and elegant, it builds nicely with time in the glass, has fine tannins, and a charming, layered, balanced style that’s going to drink nicely for 10-15 years.

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Pride Mountain Vineyards

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Pride Mountain Vineyards, California
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Pride Mountain Vineyards is situated on the Summit Ranch, one of Napa Valley's oldest grape producers atop Spring Mountain. With over 120 years of viticulture documented there, Jim and Carolyn Pride purchased Summit Ranch and their first vintage premiered in 1991. Today, Pride Mountain Vineyards produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Viognier and limited bottlings of Syrah and Sangiovese.
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