Donati Claret 2012

This wine is from the central coast of California. I have been up and down California and had not heard of this winery, so I was curious to taste it.  The wine is a blend of all five Bordeaux varietals (47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 14% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot) and I love a good blend.  Aromas of dark juicy blackberry with herbal notes entice the nose.  Flavors of currant, black cherry, tobacco, black olive and herbal flavors (basil maybe).  Medium bodied and balanced. This wine went great with the pizza we had that night.  What a wonderful wine and a steal for the price.  This is what you hope for when you buy a wine under 15 dollars.  Donati Claret is a wine I will definitely come back to again and again.

Rating 8.8