Composed of 54% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Claret Reserve comes from 66% Sonoma County and 34% Napa County. Medium garnet-purple colored, it rolls effortlessly out of the glass with provocative plum preserves, baked black cherries and blackberry compote notes plus hints of spice cake, Christmas pudding and Chinese five spice with a touch of licorice. The medium to full-bodied palate is oh-so-soft and plush, coating the mouth with spicy black fruit preserves, finishing long with a peppery kick. 558 cases were made.