2019 Clos Du Val - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Estate HALF BOTTLE (375ml)
2019 Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Estate Half Bottle (375ml) invites you into a wine with deep Napa Valley roots and a legacy of balance. Founded in 1972 in the Stags Leap District by John and Henrietta Goelet, who partnered with French-born winemaker Bernard Portet, Clos Du Val helped introduce Old World sensibility to Napa. Their debut Cabernet Sauvignon earned a place among six California wines selected for the legendary 1976 Judgment of Paris, a turning point that put Napa on the world stage. Today the estate remains family‑owned, farming vineyards across Stags Leap District, Yountville, and Carneros, continually pursuing a style built on balance rather than sheer power.
Wine profile and production details emphasize a nuanced Napa Cabernet that remains true to the estate’s philosophy. The Estate Cabernet Sauvignon serves as the core, with small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec folded into the Cabernet base. The wine is aged for 16 months in 44% new French oak, creating refined structure without overwhelming the fruit.]
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Aromas of ripe dark and blue fruit mingle with a leafy edge, joined by spice, cedar, and walnut.
- Palate: Medium- to full-bodied with firm, polished tannins that cradle cassis and cherry flavors, hinting at sage for a touch of savory complexity.
Wine Details
- Vintage: 2019
- Appellation: Napa Valley (Estate grown across Stags Leap District, Yountville, and Carneros)
- Varietal Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec
- Aging: 16 months in 44% new French oak
- Bottle size: 375ml (Half Bottle)
Food Pairings
- Braised short ribs
- Grilled portobello mushrooms
- A wedge of aged manchego