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Clos Du Val is a family-owned wine estate in Napa Valley, California. Located in the Stags Leap District AVA, it specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon, a favorite of the region. Clos du Val also has vineyards in Yountville and Caneros, the latter providing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Perpetuating the wine entrepreneur spirit of John Goelet’s family tree, which traces back to Daniel Guestier a Bordeaux wine merchant, Clos du Val was founded in 1972 and seen to the legacy as their Napa Valley treasure. Beginning with 150 acres in what we now know as Stags Leap District and an additional 180 vineyard acres in the hills of Carneros, Clos du Val reached immediate success with the first vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon. The 1972 vintage was so outstanding that four years later their winery was chosen as one of six to represent California in the historic Judgment in Paris. Clos du Val went back to Paris for a rematch in 1986 with the same wine and won first reaffirming the grace and age-ability of their wines. Since then they have been named “Winery of the Year” four times and the current winemaker, Kristy Melton, was honored in 2013 as being names one of Wine Enthusiasts “40 under 40”.
| Varietal | Proprietary Blend |
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| Vintage | 2019 |
| Rating | 97-99 RP |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Location | North Coast |
| Producer | Opus One |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Rating | 97-99 RP - Winemaker Michael Silacci commented that usually the blends are finished in January or February after the vintage. This year, with the 2019s, he was still tweaking the blend, but he did mention that this is "pretty close to the final blend." Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Opus One leaps from the glass with notes of Black Forest cake, Morello cherries, mulberries and fresh blackcurrants plus hints of licorice, wilted roses, Sichuan pepper and iron ore. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with juicy black, blue and red fruits, framed by velvety tannins and background freshness, finishing on a compelling earthy/mineral note. Tasted as a barrel sample, this is a truly magnificent Opus One in the making! |
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| Wine Spectator | 95 WS - Elegantly styled, despite some serious heft, this offers a mix of alluring mulberry, griotte and cassis notes bearing a gently mulled edge, while flashes of apple wood, sweet bay leaf and red tea flicker along the edges. Very refined in feel, with seamless structure extending the finish so the fruit can linger. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. |
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| Varietal | Proprietary Blend |
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| Vintage | 2019 |
| Rating | 97-99 RP |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Location | North Coast |
| Producer | Opus One |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Vintage | 1994 |
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| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Location | Stags Leap District |
| Producer | Clos Du Val |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Vintage | 1994 |
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| Region | California |
| Location | Stags Leap District |
| Producer | Clos Du Val |
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