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 (ex Taltarni) 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.

Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Red Blend 2021
14% abv
Vol- 75cl
Opening with fresh aromas of cherry, raspberry, and strawberry, this beautifully balanced red blend showcases bright acidity and a rich, velvety mouthfeel. This wine is both fresh and silky, a successful contrast which is testament to Carmel Greenberg’s wine making ability. Enticing flavours of plum, dark chocolate, and black liquorice are followed by a long, smooth finish.
A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Petit Verdot, and 17% Malbec from 3 different sites in Red Hills, Lodi and Mendocino. 2021 as a cooler year after the fires of 2020. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks with 2-3 daily pump overs and then aged for 7 months in French oak.
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2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | California | Clos du Val | Duty Paid | Malbec (Cot) | Napa Valley | North America | Petit Verdot | Red | Still | USA | Wine- Reference #:
- 25566
- Strength
- 14 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 12 bottles
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec (Cot), Petit Verdot
- Organic
- No
- Biodynamic
- No
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Sparkling
- No
