Donati Family Vineyard

Claret Paicines Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.928 ratings

8.92 pro ratings

Paicines, Central Coast, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

9.0

V11. Nice wine. Cherry licorice and soft cedar bouquet. Tart black cherry fruit. Soft woody and mineral finish . Well made, and well worth it.

V11. Nice wine. Cherry licorice and soft cedar bouquet. Tart black cherry fruit. Soft woody and mineral finish . Well made, and well worth it.

2 people found it helpfulJun 27th, 2015

1040

1040

1 person found it helpfulMar 20th, 2014

Carol Tait Olson

8.9

Great with Ina Garten's Salmon.

Great with Ina Garten's Salmon.

Oct 30th, 2015

9.5

So good with steak, as is noted from the picture. Definitely decant or at least aerate before drinking. 2011 vintage

So good with steak, as is noted from the picture. Definitely decant or at least aerate before drinking. 2011 vintage

Mar 15th, 2015

8.4

Definitely improves with decanting.

Definitely improves with decanting.

Jan 31st, 2015

8.5

Big blend. Dark cherry and tobacco.

Big blend. Dark cherry and tobacco.

Dec 28th, 2014

9.6

Oak, cherry, blackberry and spice

Oak, cherry, blackberry and spice

Nov 29th, 2014

8.3

Nice & smooth but I'd like a little more complexity.

Nice & smooth but I'd like a little more complexity.

Nov 18th, 2014

Pierre And Paula Soler

9.1

Lots of fruits and medium tannins.

Lots of fruits and medium tannins.

Nov 10th, 2014

9.1

Delicious

Delicious

Sep 5th, 2014