Newton Claret California 2016 750 ml

Newton Claret is Newton Vineyard's take on a Bordeaux-style red blend, using the old-fashioned term "claret" rather than naming a single varietal to signal a blended, food-driven style over a single-grape showcase. Like the rest of Newton's range, it's made using the winery's unfiltered approach, which keeps more texture and aromatic complexity in the glass than a filtered wine of the same blend would carry. Expect the structure and dark-fruit character typical of a Cabernet-led Bordeaux blend, with enough tannin and acidity to pair well with food rather than drink as a purely fruit-forward pour. It's a more serious, structured wine than Newton's entry-level bottlings, reflecting the estate's Napa Valley pedigree.

How to drink Newton Claret

Decant it for 20-30 minutes if you can — the unfiltered style and Bordeaux-blend structure both benefit from some air before drinking. It's built for food, especially red meat or hard cheeses, rather than sipping on its own.

Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley, California