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Sept. 16, 2014 1:44 PM PT This is an astonishing Bordeaux-style wine from the Napa Valley. Supple and lush with loads of ripe fruit and undertones of leather and tobacco, it’s half-French,
half- California in style. White Rock Vineyards was established as early as 1870 and brought back in the late ‘70s by the Vandendriessche family. Made from a classic blend of 60% Cabernet
Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a touch of Petit Verdot, the 2004 Claret is a splendid wine for the price. Break out this bottle for a grilled steak or chop, a coq au vin or red
wine-braised stew. _-- S. Irene Virbila _ __ REGION: Rhone PRICE: From $33 to $39. STYLE: Supple and lush. WHAT IT GOES WITH: steaks, chops, coq au vin, stews. WHERE TO FIND IT: Hi-Time Wine
Cellars in Costa Mesa, (949) 650-8463, www.hitime; Mel & Rose Wine & Spirits in West Hollywood, (323) 655-5557, www; Mission Wines in South Pasadena, (626) 403-9463, www.mission;
Wally’s Wine & Spirits in West Los Angeles, (310) 475-0606, www.wallywine; and Wine Lab Newport in Newport Beach, (949) 515-8466, www.winelab. And also directly from the winery at (707)
257-7922, www.whiterock. MORE TO READ