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Cliff Creek 2003 Claret Red

Price $30

This classy claret puts a sophisticated spin on southern Oregon Bordeaux-blends. The roughly equal mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc has a supple power. Aromatic and sexy with scents of berry and plum, it slides into a silky, seductive midpalate and continues seamlessly through a finish that is both spicy and shows a touch of new oak. — P.G. (11/15/2007)

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Cliff Creek 2004 Syrah

Price $35

This is estate-grown and nicely ripened, showing sweet scents and flavors of blackberry compote. Though it trends toward a jammy, high-alcohol profile, it keeps itself firm with solid, smooth tannins and enough acid to provide support. It’s more California than Oregon, with the sweet fruit and high alcohol backed with a liquor-barrel finish. — P.G. (11/15/2007)

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Cliff Creek 2005 Syrah

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Price $25

Helped by extra bottle age, this Syrah is the best of the latest releases from Cliff Creek. Balanced and varietal, its spicy berry fruit is highlighted with grapefruity phenolics. Flavors penetrate and stand up well into a medium-long, balanced finish. — P.G. (10/1/2010)

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Cliff Creek 2009 Marsanne-Roussanne

Price $22

Round and fruity, with a tasty mix of apples, peaches and citrus, this tastes like fruit, not barrel, and would be an excellent choice if a hearty, non-oaky white wine is called for. There’s good balance and length, with a resonant hint of minerality in the finish. — P.G. (10/1/2010)

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Cliff Creek 2008 Sam’s Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Price $25

A perfumed wine with notes of green tea and sweet herbs accented by cinnamon. The cherry and cranberry aromas and flavors have started to dry out with the fruit playing second fiddle to the tart acidity and grainy tannic structure. — S.S. (6/1/2013)

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Cliff Creek 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

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Price $24

In contrast to the winery’s big, rough and tumble style of Merlot, this Cabernet is lightly fruity. It shows cherry and cranberry hard candy fruit flavors. The tannins are rough and substantial, and quickly take over the finish. — P.G. (10/1/2010)

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Cliff Creek 2007 Sam’s Valley Vineyard Claret

Price $25

Half Cabernet Sauvignon with the rest Cabernet Franc and Merlot, this wine shows its age with notes of dried black cherries, currant, and prunes backed by chalky tannins. — S.S. (6/1/2013)

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Cliff Creek 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

Price $24

This has plenty of cranberry and raspberry fruit flavor, supported with juicy, mouth-cleaning acidity. Beyond that, it’s a simple, food-friendly quaffer. — P.G. (4/1/2010)

Most Reviewed Designations

Claret Sam’s Valley Vineyard

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Claret Marsanne-Roussanne Merlot Red Blend Syrah

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