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Claret                               

If you're like us and enjoy shopping for wine you might see the word 'claret' on more labels. Sounds vaguely familiar and British doesn't it? So why is it on an American wine label?

Well, claret sort of, kind of means wine made in the style of Bordeaux. But it's not an official name for any particular type of wine.

Originally claret is what the British called the red wines from France's Bordeaux. So its heritage is a blended wine made from Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and other grapes.

Some American winemakers have adopted the term for wine made in a similar style. Claret on the label typically means a blend of Cabernet and Merlot in the bottle.

Where do they fit in your wine scheme? Well, think of Claret as Cabernet that's softer or Merlot with more of an edge to it - and usually they're made to drink and enjoy now.

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