Clos Du Val

The Clos du Vall Stags Leap Cabernet show a youthful ruby to purple color; fresh aromas of dark berry fruit with notes of spice and roasted coffee; full bodied, and powerful on the palate, yet still h

94 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '98 Clos Du Val Georges III Cabernet is a lovely, supple 100% Rutherford Cabernet, made in a controlled style; great class; thoroughbred aftertaste. Compare at $74.99.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. A superb white wine with excellent depth of fruit; the '01 Clos Du Val Ariadne's excellent ripe peach flavors and oak make it an excellent choice with a cream sauced halibut.

OUTSTANDING! This is a very limited production of Stags Leap Cabernet. Extensive fruit flavors with layers of spice, earth, and minerials. One of Clos du Vals best yet.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR A very impressive '80 with a deep red color, rich, supple, elegant currant, cedar, black cherry and oak flavors that are warm and charming; fine balance and good length.

Trim with good depth to the cherry and cranberry, flavors, with a firm herbal thread. Deep berry andcassis flavors all through the palate and finish. Don't miss out on this Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

A long, densely wrapped zinfandel of power and elegance, the '77 Clos Du Val has tamed itself considerably to become an almost claret like wine; quite good to enjoy now.

90 PTS, EDITORS' CHOICE, WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '06 Clos Du Val is a lovely Merlot, showing a French influence in its Bordeaux-like delicacy and earthiness; feels elegant in the mouth; good value.

Ripe, bold, and audacious, the '99 Clos Du Val Zinfandel holds steadfastly to the understanding that real zinfandel is red, thick, and stong; try this wine with a fancy, decked-out Saturday meatloaf.

California. Tropical fruit aromas of pineapple and papaya. Flavors of citrus, guava, and melon. Vibrant mouthfeel. 14.1% ABV