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A Proper Claret 2015

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Crystalline garnet hue that shimmers with aromas of saltine crackers above the rim, sweet fruity melange of red and dark berries with a twinge of blackberry cream bon bons, with a sweet spicy edge

Palate--Full bodied, full flavored with a minerally front setting off somewhat confused but not altogether unpleasant berry compote with big bold flavors of mixed berry preserves.

 It is without doubt tasty, even if somewhat non-specific and I none-the-less tend to like it and think it will go great with our Chicago, Lou Malnati's pizza flown in from Chi-town.  I paid $10 for this marked down from $20.  The good folks at Bonny Doon make this wine and it's unique and informative (in a joking kind of way) label. The Wine Enthusiast gives this wine a healthy 91 points and while I don't often disagree with the "experts" I think in this case it is over rated; 88 would be the best I could do but whatever.

At $20 I would be disappointed; at $10 I will raise a glass and buy a couple more.

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