(Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley) Saturated, opaque, purple red violet color; savory, toast, cedar, espresso nose; delicious, savory, creamy textured, cedar, tart currant, espresso palate with firm, fine tannins and good balancing acidity; could use 2-3 years; medium-plus finish (92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 1% Petite Sirah; 14.1% alcohol; 18 months in oak, 25% new)
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By William Kelley
(Clos du Val, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, USA, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.The 2013 California Cabernet Sauvignon vintage 98-136, 5/30/2016, (See more on Decanter...)