A sumptuous red blend from 3 vineyards sites across California.
Production
A blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Petit Verdot, and 5% Malbec from 3 different sites in Red Hills, Lodi and Mendocino. Following a dry winter season, the 2020 harvest began with mild weather patterns. In early August, an intense heatwave hit the Napa Valley and accelerated ripening, causing harvest to start two to three weeks early. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks with 2-3 dialy pump overs and then aged for 7 months in French oak.
Clos du Val Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (12 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
Opening with fresh aromas of cherry, raspberry, and and strawberry, this beautifully balanced red blend showcases bright acidity and a rich, velvety mouthfeel. Enticing flavours of plum, dark chocolate, and black liquorice are followed by a long, smooth finish.
Food match
Portabello mushroom with butter and garlic, slow-braised beef or hard cheeses such as an aged cheddar or gouda.
Info
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ABV
14.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
12 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
CALIFORNIA, USA
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GRAPE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 58%, PETIT VERDOT 37%, MALBEC 5%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
GINA HENNEN
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APPELLATION
CALIFORNIA
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
One of the earliest wineries in the now famous Stags Leap district, Clos du Val was founded in 1972 by American businessman John Goelet and French-born winemaker Bernard Portet. Bernard’s father had been manager at Chateau Lafite, where he and his brother Dominique were raised. Clos du Val began life as 150 acres of vineyards on some of the finest land in the Stags Leap district. In 1973, an additional 180 acres of vineyards were purchased in the cool-climate Carneros region.
The winemaking team, now led by Ted Henry and Mabel Ojeda, are building further on an already outstanding reputation, utilising the very best Napa fruit to produce handcrafted, estate wines famed for their balance, elegance and complexity. The late maturing Cabernet Sauvignon is the benchmark variety for wines from the Stags Leap district whilst Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the stars of the Carneros region. It’s understandable that the rare delicacy of these wines makes them so sought after.