Clos du Val 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, Napa Valley
Clos du Val 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, Napa Valley
Another outstanding Estate Cab from a Napa Valley veteran winery in Stag's Leap!
Another outstanding Estate Cab from a Napa Valley veteran winery in Stag's Leap!
For more than four decades Clos du Val has been producing distinctive Napa Valley Cabernets from their estate vineyards in the Stag's Leap District and beyond. French Winemaker Bernard Portet secured prime vineyard property back in the early '70s which has been the basis for the legacy this winery holds today.
This fresh and vibrant Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with aromas of blackberry, mulberry, cassis, and violet. On the palate, bright flavors of cranberry, red plum, cherry, and lavender are intertwined with supple tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, smooth finish.
The 2021 growing season began with below-average rainfall and mild summer temperatures. A significant heat wave hit Napa Valley in late August, speeding up the ripening process and causing harvest to start a few weeks early. The resulting low fruit yields contributed to concentrated flavors in each cluster of grapes, enabling us to create elegant wines with exceptional balance and complexity.