--- title: 2007 Claret date: 2026-06-23T03:53:00-07:00 canonical_url: "https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2007-claret" section: Wines --- ![Claret](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x1000_crop_center-center_82_line/2007-Matthews-Claret-Bottle-Shot.png) Deeply colored, dark garnet to the rim. A super ripe nose of currants, blackberries, black cherry and plum, licorice, caramel and spice in the background with a hint of vanilla bean. This wine is thick and rich, with super-fine mouth coating tannins and the texture of fine dark chocolate on the finish. This is certainly a Claret we have never seen before. Sold Out VintagesInformation Vintages - [ 2022 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2022-claret) - [ 2021 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2021-columbia-valley-claret) - [ 2020 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2020-claret) - [ 2019 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2019-claret) - [ 2018 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2018-2) - [ 2017 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2017-claret) - [ 2016 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2016-claret) - [ 2015 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2015-claret) - [ 2014 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2014-claret) - [ 2013 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2013-claret) - [ 2012 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2012-claret) - [ 2011 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2011-claret) - [ 2010 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2010-claret) - [ 2009 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2009-claret) - [ 2008 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2008-claret) - 2007 - [ 2006 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2016-claret-2) Varietal(s) Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Malbec Vinification Aged for 22 months in French oak Alcohol 14.6% Cases Produced 1,330 --- ## Our Recommendations PreviousNext - [![Claret](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x950_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Claret-2018_2021-09-21-205027_sptf.png) ### Claret](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2018-2) - [![Cuvée](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x950_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Cuvee-2018_2021-09-23-181059_xtdj.png) ### Cuvée](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cuv%C3%A9e/2018-cuv%C3%A9e) - [![Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x1000_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-CabSauv-2018.png) ### Cabernet Sauvignon](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cabernet-sauvignon/2018) Expert Reviews & Scores ### Jay S Miller, The Wine Advocate 90 / 100 > Matthews Estate’s red wines begin with the purple-colored 2007 Claret, a Cabernet-based wine aged in 40% new French oak. It displays an excellent nose of cedar, violets, herbs, spice box, cassis, and black currant. Medium to full-bodied on the palate with ample fruit and spice, this well-balanced red blend will benefit from several years of cellaring but can be enjoyed now. Trade Materials - [ Bottle Shot](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/2007-Matthews-Claret-Bottle-Shot.jpg)