2007 Guenoc North Coast Victorian Claret

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Category: California
Brand: Langtry Estate and Vineyards
Region: North Coast
Varietal: Meritage Blend
Style: Red Wine
Size: 750 ml

Price: $12.99
Reg: $16.99
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2010 May Wine Club Vintner Selection

In 1888, flamboyant British stage actress and notorious tomboy Lillie Langtry purchased a vineyard property sight-unseen in the North Coast of California, arrived with entourage and a small fleet of stagecoaches, rolled up her sleeves and started making her own wine. "Greatest Claret in the county," she proclaimed, and who could argue with her? Over a century later, that estate has changed hands a number of times, gone fallow during prohibition, and was revived in 1963 by the current owners.

Inspired by Lillie’s spirit, they saw it fitting to make a "Victorian Claret" in her honor (Claret is just another name for a Bordeaux blend, containing Cabernet, Merlot, Cab Franc, and sometimes Petit Verdot or Malbec.) And since 1981, Guenoc has held the distinction of being the only single-proprietor AVA in the country! Lillie would be proud. Expect friendly red fruits and an ever so slightly spicy finish to this well-rounded blend.

Winemaker's Notes:

The 2007 Guenoc North Coast Victorian Claret is a complex blend of our award winning wines. Dark ruby in color, the wine has a wonderful fruity nose bringing on black cherry, plum, and blueberry aromas. Rich and soft on the palate, the hints of vanilla and nutmeg, from 12 months of barrel ageing, add to the complexity and the long smooth finish. The wine pairs well with any meat dish or just on its own.

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