--- title: 2006 Claret date: 2026-06-23T03:53:00-07:00 canonical_url: "https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2016-claret-2" section: Wines --- ![Claret](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x949_crop_center-center_82_line/Matthews-2006-Claret.png) True Claret, with the blended complexity of a traditional Bordeaux and the elegance and mouth feel of a less complicated wine. A nose of bright red currant, Bing cherries, plum jam, and ripe figs. Wonderfully ripe fruit balanced with some tight structure on the nose with toasted bread and nutmeg. An open textured mid palette with a mildly structured finish. An elegant, but powerful wine. 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 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2007-claret) - 2006 Varietal(s) Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Syrah Vinification Aged for 20 months in new French oak Alcohol 14.6% Cases Produced 1,949 --- ## 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 ### Harvey Steinman, Wine Spectator 91 / 100 > Crisp, brimming with dark berry and cherry, with hints of cardamom and white pepper. The finish lingers beautifully against refined tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Syrah. Drink now through 2016. 1,945 cases made. Trade Materials - [ Bottle Shot](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/Matthews-2006-Claret-1.jpg)